OK, thanks, let's say the hypothesis was null & void, because the bird wasn't present (selected) at the "beginning" (02:10:05).
I'm still unconfortable with what I see as a
contradiction (regarding this famous bird) :
1) as CONF iture quoted, no bird selection on the FDR traces:
Originally Posted by
CONF iture
In the meantime, the graph does not mention any bird selection :
Then, if we believe the FCTM, that means "no bird":
Originally Posted by FCTM A330 (AF)
When HDG/VS is selected on the FCU, the "bird" is off, and the attitude is the flight reference, with HDG and VS as basic guidance parameters.
2) on the other hand, in the same #3 interim report, one can read:
Originally Posted by BEA on §1.16.6.3
The presence of the “FLAG FPV ON PFD CAPT (F/O)” message indicates that TRK-FPA (Flight Mode Annunciator) mode was selected by the crew during minute 2 h 11, but that the FPV was unavailable (see interim report 2 for details on the conditions of availability). Based on a study of the other relevant parameters it may be concluded that the FPV was selected between 2 h 11 min 48 and 2 h 11 min 54.
Originally Posted by BEA on §2 phase 3
At around 2 h 11 min 42, [...] Neither of the two copilots gave him [the CPT] a precise summary of the problems encountered nor of the actions undertaken, except that they had lost control of the airplane and that they had tried everything. In reaction, the Captain said several times “take that”, doubtless speaking of the FPV.
So: What of the ACARS message? What of the analysis of “take that”?? Is it possible to have a bird on a PFD, and in the same time the HDG/VS - TRK/FPA knob on the HDG/VS position in certain/degraded circumstances? If yes, what about the previously discuted hypothesis?