OK thanks.
I had kind of assumed on traditional aircraft that the control column would give the pilot a "feel" for the free movement of the control surfaces (though I realise it's a bit more complicated than a steel cable running directly back from the cockpit
).
What happens on FBW when there's a problem with e.g. the elevator ? Does the computer give haptic feedback to the sidestick, or flash up a message or what ?
It's 4:30 here in LA and my body is still on London time so sorry !!!!