Sorry to pick this up again. I may have completely misunderstood, but I got the impression that you guys were saying that the system fails "normal" and that a "manual" approach doesn't make sense...
Originally Posted by Spaz
Does not make sense. Firstly the FMS is very good by every account so that sim FCLP can be conducted in 'failure' or good mode. What exactly is a 'manual' landing in your estimation? The aircraft is computer controlled.
Originally Posted by John
I have no personal experince of the latest mil FBW systems but those who do lead me to believe that they fail normal. In other words you just lose an element of redundancy.
Originally Posted by Engines
John,
Perhaps I can help here. Your assumption on F-35 FBW fail modes is spot on.
Now you're quoting...
F-35C approach modes: delta flight path, approach power compensator (APC), and manual
That looks like there are three modes, the last being stick and throttle - or "manual" in my estimation.