Clandestino said:
....suggestion that Airbus FBW raison d'etre is cost and that cheaper must be less safe is completely misinformed or an indicator of recklessly pushed agenda. Or both.
OK, I accept the contention that I am, er, "completely misinformed," but, pray tell us, what are the advantages to the AB sidestick system if cost (weight savings) are removed as a factor? That is the only justification I've ever seen for such a design. Sure, it must be great to have a work table to fold down, but, what else? If you want to attack my opinion, please supply some solid facts. (add "it's OK, I'm not mad at you" emoticon)
Now, as for
Mr. Glyndwr's contribution....
Thank you! It's a relief, to me, to see these factors being considered so sensibly. I say this because no-one has seen fit to comment on what could have started a very interesting discussion on something besides side-sticks and incompetent pilots.
DW: OK, OK, I DO live in Boeing's back yard (and I
don't mean Chicago!), and have for 60 years, but they get no halos or blank checks (cheques?) from me!