No apologies for not having read most of the nearly 800 preceding posts.
For those of you debating independent side-sticks and yolks who cares? Those of us operating equipment from Toulouse know its not going to change. And there are lots of other issues with Airbus aeroplanes - and with every other manufacturer as well. Like it and understand it or get a type change.
I'm much more concerned about a crew that comprised, if I'm correct, the following. A captain who crosses the ITCZ at night with his RADAR brightness turned down (I've had that one pulled numerous times). A junior FO who apparently can't recognise actions that would lead to a stall, or the symptoms of a stall, and hence doesn't attempt to recover from said stall. A relatively senior FO who either also can't recognise a stall, or who doesn't have the gumption to take control PROPERLY (and Airbus pilots should know what I mean) when the other pilot is grossly mishandling the aeroplane.
Its been my opinion for over a decade that the entire airline pilot recruitment, training and checking program is not fit for purpose. And then there's flight time limitations and fatigue. Trouble is, the guys in charge - and you know who you are - remain blissfully unconcerned. I hope they enjoy their pensions.
Apologies for spelling and grammer errors, I'm originally an engineer by training.
