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Old 2nd Oct 2011, 03:06
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Originally Posted by IF789
Is that really the best user interface ?
Best user interface must be the simple one.
  • Auto trim under Auto pilot
  • But Manual trim under Manual flight
No ambiguity on who has to trim.
If the pilot quits trimming when he should not … then he might have to pay the price but let’s not pretend to build the perfect aircraft that will solve all.

As a pilot I need a simple tool I can understand and trust.
Don’t make it more clever than necessary.
Train me properly on it.
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