Originally Posted by PJ2
As always, the criticisms come from those who don't fly or who've never flown the type so they regurgitate the prejudices they've read from others who similarly either don't fly at all or don't fly the Airbus. Sadly, there is nothing that can be said that will alter perceptions or understanding in such an atmosphere.
I find it more sad to realize that 228 people lost their lives when 2 pilots became "startled" and failed to recognize the situation they were in. I find it sad that the vast majority of participants here would rather defend a preconceived position that attempt to understand why this accident happened. I find it sad that self righteous pilots would condem fellow pilots. I find it sad that a small group of experts dominate a conversation and apparently live in front of a keyboard.
Why do you feel it necessary to even attempt to alter the perceptions and understanding of a group of people who you believe don't fly, or don't fly Airbii?