Instead of asking again for any Bus pilot to address "slapping" the stick, let me ask you, Tex.....
You say: "I've observed too many crews (from the jumpseat) and my own First Officers utilize the "slap the stick" method of control. The manuals should clearly indicate that this is undesirable, instead of the current FCTM language that states, "the PF needs to perform minor corrections to the sidestick, if the aircraft deviates from its intended flight path". "
I have called it "Quick Stick". 'Mayonnaise' is unsatisfactory, for it implies the action is not based on flying the aircraft....
"Slapping the Stick" works, so, is it similar to what I take it to be? I think it is a method of utilizing the controls such that the Angle of Incidence of the a/c is not affected by the THS. IOW, defeating the Autotrim.
We have seen video of it, I think, was it grity? It strikes me that if this is done to thwart the philosophy of Airbus, there may be a serious problem?
Muchas gracias amigo. Or as they say in Ft. Lauderdale: "Ah Swannee"