Guys....
As so often happens, several of you have gone off at a tangent; getting into a heated argument about a side issue. In the meantime, I've contributed a thoughtful post (see previous page) which directly answers the question originally posed by granard.
granard has since edited his post, and asks:
"Thanks for all the replies.
What are we agreeing to as the correct use of the indication?"
Any comments?
PS
Provided the PF does not rush the flight-control check, it's a cynch for the PNF to monitor both white crosses reaching full deflection, as well as the appropriate control responses on the F/CTL page. The PF simply holds the stick at full deflection until the PNF is satisfied, which he indicates by whatever verbal response is defined in your airline's SOPs. The PF then releases the stick. When it reaches neutral, the PF waits for the PNF to confirm that the flight controls (and both white crosses) have returned to neutral.
Last edited by Chris Scott; 27th Jan 2013 at 12:49.
Reason: Last 2 sentences added.