I have mentioned the dichotomy in the discussion prior. A very few adherents have interpreted the topic masthead as "how safe is Airbus"?
The opinion displayed becomes: "Quite safe". But that is not the question.
As I read it, it is: "How safe is AB flight control system when compromised?"
How is it doing in failure?
Gretchenfrage's analysis of the shiny pamphlet is instructive. He describes how prose can dazzle, and convince, to accomplish subtle goals.
One can only guess how the incident turns out if Roll Direct had challenged the crew.
Twelve degrees ND, and 9400 fpm descent. Without (commanded) elevator effect.
Charming.
Last edited by Lyman; 6th Jan 2013 at 13:21.