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Old 27th Jan 2012, 23:12
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ChristiaanJ
 
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Originally Posted by captplaystation
chrisN,

haven't watched the video, but older 737's with the "paddles" to engage the autopilot have an endearing habit of emitting clicking noises from the paddles when controls are moved (useful clue to the other guy that you are still alive) perhaps Airbus should introduce something jurassic but similar on the "playstation" models,always useful to know if the other guy is stirring the porridge more than required
Similarly, I seem to have remarked repeatedly on my confusion about why the 'bicycle bell' on the pitch trim wheel has disappeared. Equally 'Jurassic'', but it did the job.
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