One more question. If I understand right, the correct action in the case of UAS on AF447 would be to apply pitch & power. Is there a possibility that when PF commenced climb from FL 350 he actually just screwed up pitch & power maneuver?
And one more thing - how stable is a modern airliner like A330? If a pilot wouldn't touch SS and throttle after AP and auto throttle was disengaged what would happen? If the a/c would fly further without any input from pilot for few minutes what would be the possible outgo? I have a strong feeling that flight would end at CDG in the morning...