@xcitation;
In my view the discussion regarding computers-flying-airplanes was over decades ago.
However, the subject keeps re-surfacing perhaps from those who don't fly transports or who do but haven't been trained on and haven't flown the Airbus.
Understanding is important and a collegial discussion on this forum may provide a way for all to gain an insight into FBW/automation issues.
Equally important is the reading and study of accidents, beginning with the reports. I think that makes a well-rounded airline pilot at a time when such well-roundedness, including airmanship is, in my perception, actively discouraged in favour of a box-ticking-for-audit-purposes culture and jammed-full simulator scripting.
Last edited by FDMII; 19th Dec 2015 at 19:48.