Originally Posted by Dozy
Interestingly, the B777 bypass mode has never been used, even though there have been a couple of incidents where it could have come in handy (e.g. Malaysian 124 out of Perth [IIRC] springs to mind). The crews in the incidents didn't take advantage of it.
You still did not get what happened to that 777 ...
http://www.pprune.org/7022213-post1332.html
Airbus's system doesn't use force-feedback, so there's no need for that kind of failsafe requirement.
And you still did not get what would be the purpose of a DIRECT switch for the Airbus.
Some crews would have loved to have one :
http://www.pprune.org/tech-log/50207...oa-probes.html
More on the new Gulfstream :
GULFSTREAM INTRODUCES NEW AIRCRAFT FAMILY | Gulfstream Newsroom
The industry-first ACSs (active control sidesticks) offer enhanced safety and situational awareness over passive sticks through tactile feedback. With electronic linking of the ACSs, the pilot and co-pilot can see and feel each other’s control inputs, which helps improve pilot coordination in the cockpit.
“The active control sidesticks enable both pilots to be consistently on the same page, enhancing safety”
Common sense, but Airbus didn't think so ...