On the other hand, it may be that the determination was simply that it was unimportant for the Pilots to "see" the other's controls.
They could position the Sticks between pilots?
What was the benefit portion of the change in approach? Anyone?
Cost? Marketing "tool" (representing a new concept of a protected plane)?
A possibility of course, exists that single pilot operation,
Just SW modification? Please clarify.
Awaiting BEA's opinion on the matter....
Too late...
What advantages? Do you know? Cost to benefit? Was a good decision?
Who gained?