Owain, thanks for the pedal vs rudder deflection chart. I have never seen it. I am sure there is no reverse input from the rudders to the pedals so if the graph is correct the inputs were made from the cockpit. I just don't understand why. I don't feel AA pilots can not make mistakes because of the numerous ones in our history. I just feel we need to defend our pilots when there is a question about what input they had in a crash. I feel the same way about other airlines having a crash and blaming the crew. I always try to defend my crew until it is obvious they screwed up. I hope we all do.