Originally Posted by Dozy
From what I was told, you've got it 180 degrees the wrong way. The original detailed specifications were drawn up by the pilot and aeronautical engineers. The systems engineers simply implemented those specifications.
The fact that the Airbus FBW flight control system is so different from previous conventional flight control systems that have gone before is a strong indicator that the engineers had the lead and the developmental pilots were left with the job of making it something that line pilots could live with.
Pilots are generally a conservative bunch. It promotes longevity.
