Originally Posted by
Lyman
Where does it say that the pilot's inputs were not inconsistent with flight in Normal Law? Clearly, the pilot, by evidence of the SS traces, is laboring under the illusion that his stick stirring is not going to produce a problem.
TD's post had no mention of flight control law, and in pitch the aircraft's response is the same in Alt2B as it is in Normal.
"Clearly" to whom? Your supposition is based on the idea that the inputs were the result of a rational thought process, and unless your skillset includes clairvoyancy - this is something that neither yourself nor any of us can know.
That is in quotations as it is intended to be a consideration, a possibility offered to frame a possible accusation of malfeasance.
Except it is a fantasy. The traces are positive proof that the PF's inputs were overwhelmingly NU in terms of both degree and time.
Finally, the BEA's staff are not politicians, they are civil servants - just like their counterparts in the NTSB and AAIB. If you do not understand the difference, then I'm a little worried.
Seriously, let this one lie and focus on the B787 issues Bill - I've actually been enjoying some of your input there!