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Originally Posted by Nesti
Putting a computer in charge is insanity and Airbus have proceeded along an incorrect pathway .
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Sorry Mark, this is alarmist rubbish. Boeing also have moved to FBW
(B777, B787) as they are also aware of significant advantages these systems offer. There is no Airbus conspiracy here.
Your suggestion that SwissAir Flight 111's demise was due to a FBW failure totally ignores the fact the aircraft was on fire, with the cockpit overhead panel melting, just seconds prior to impact. (the cockpit transcript is very sad and depressing).
(I can't help but think that's like chipping someone for lighting up a cigarette as a major bushfire is approaching)
As a pilot, there are very few things you need to do in a hurry in an emergency. Securing the flight path is a given. I have no problem with letting an automated system do that while I then figure out what to do
as a result of any failure, be it systems or software.