The F-16 has a manual pitch override switch that will disable the flight control system temporarily It is spring activated switch. You likely could not land holding the switch as your hands would be busy with the throttle grip and the side stick.
“The F-16 has a manual pitch override switch that will disable the flight control system temporarily “
That was put in to enable recovery from deep-stall spins.
it dies not disable the FLCS.
Where does it say it is spring-loaded?