Originally Posted by
wiggy
Maybe, maybe not. I'd second previous comments about FBW and gust suppression etc..and I'm not sure we should assume the multiple rudder movements visible well prior to the flare are pilot commanded..FWIW from the FCOM on another FBW type:
"...A gust suppression function reduces the effects of lateral gusts and improves lateral ride quality through a combination of yaw and roll commands. Operation does not result in either rudder pedal or control wheel movement."
Of course that doesn't explain what did or didn't go on in the flare in this case.
You just need to compare with other videos of A380’s in gusty conditions to see that the rudder use in DUS was excessive.
He made the situation worse.