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Old 24th Mar 2015, 15:11
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Toe-curling report, A330 MRTT saved by flight control laws

“With his feet on the flight deck roof, the co-pilot reached down and attempted to disengage the autopilot by pulling back on his sidestick,” the report says.

A330 flight control laws saved Voyager, inquiry finds - 3/24/2015 - Flight Global

“Modern technology may be capable of reducing crew workload to historic lows and aircraft can now protect themselves as never before, but the requirement for crews to understand and interact with the aircraft and its systems when things deviate from the norm remains as challenging as ever"

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