You clearly didn't read what I wrote, because I said they were comparing it to a *conventionally-controlled* aircraft.
Typical Dozy disinformation again - where is the quote ?
As HN39 said, phugoid damping is not used when in pitch command (i.e. the mode Bechet was in), only in HAP mode (which Asseline was in).
Speculation only from HN39 that would demonstrate how the system is inefficient but you're happy to take it for cash ... Where is the official reference ?