Skaz, yes you're missing something. Reread the thread carefully. It depends on the design of the AFCS. Some, such as on the Bell 412, are designed as 'hands-off' systems, & any attempt by the pilot to move the cyclic other than through the trim switch or depressing the interrupt button, will confuse the system, & can result in unusual attitudes. Most S76 pilots I know fly the same way, not pushing against the force trim, but using the 'coolie hat' or interrupt button if necessary. I don't claim that's the only way or even the best way, but that's the way we do it down here.