I agree Matthew, but your comment on the younger generation prefering the sidestick I disagree with. Although many young people prefer the sidestick, I for one prefer the yoke. Ok, that is just my view and not a representation of every young person learning to fly, however I think that around 50 to 60 % of young people would prefer the sidestick, and 40 to 50 % the yoke. That isnt such a big gap. But then I may be completely wrong!!! I may also change my mind if and when I make an airline pilot, but for the time being I like the yoke. As for FBW, I actually think that FBW is probably safer. But I dont like it!! Im sure the majority of passengers would actually prefer it if they knew that the autopilot was flying all the time (and many think it does everything), but I think its better without FBW. But yet again I have never used it, so I many be completely wrong!!!:D
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