However, in this instance, the pilot in control was seated in the right seat and would be using his right hand on the sidestick. Considering the abrupt A/P disconnect and reversion to alternate law, plus the startle factor, might this seating arrangement have played a part in first the roll control situation and then the subsequent continual pitch up problem, e.g., lack of sidestick control sensitivity because of not using the usual (dominate) control hand and sidestick? Would it have an influence or make a difference? Just asking…
As Bonin was copilot .. he was used to control the plane from the right seat (so right hand) .. his usal place
Robert had taken the seat (left) of Dubois (captain) ....
So .. no influence there ....
AFAIK