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To: MHalblaub

That would rule out the Airbus A330 as it is all computer driven. LCD displays are jsut that they replace analog.. At least with the KC-767 you can take over full manual control. Unlike the Airbus,


16 posted on 03/24/2010 6:03:18 AM PDT by cmdr straker (Buy American save Jobs)
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To: cmdr straker
“That would rule out the Airbus A330 as it is all computer driven. LCD displays are jsut that they replace analog.. At least with the KC-767 you can take over full manual control. Unlike the Airbus,”

That feature is called direct law on an Airbus. The flight control is certified by FAA. Your 767 would also fall out of the sky without computer support.

Here you can watch fully manual controlled Boeing:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E21byPXR1ek

18 posted on 03/24/2010 7:24:48 AM PDT by MHalblaub ("Easy my friends, when it comes to the point it is only a drawing made by a non believing Dane...")
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