gums,
Thanks. My comment
.. can detect errors in the flightpath very rapidly when they are still small and then has a valid muscle memory to make the required correcting control inputs.
is, I think, what you are referring to as 'touch'. That is, intuitively they can apply the correct control displacements and forces to achieve the required response. In addition, they can use the control forces as part of the cues for feedback loop data. I guess that 'touch' or 'feel' is a simpler way of saying the same thing!
Rgds
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