AF447
Aerobat77, Yes I agree, however "the proof of the pudding is in the eating". They were confused. They did not recognize the stall so were unable to solve the problem. Other points I want to make :- the same super cooled water (ice) that blocked the pitot tubes would also have rendered the AoA inop.
Descending at 3,000 metres per minute (almost flat) would render the elevators ineffective. The action of holding the SS fully back would make the stabilizer trim nose up to fair the stab with the elevator, (some people don't seem to understand this). The 'plane's computers were not at fault.
This was a mess and I wonder how many pilots would have able to recover. By staying away from CBs you don't have to be a pro at stall recovery. That's my point and I won't budge from it.
Thanks.