It's my understanding (being a non-aviator) that the pilot's input into the control systems of an Airbus are equally matched with 4 redundant computers. In essence, the pilot has one of 5 "votes" when deciding what to do to the aircraft to change its course.
Rumor has it that it is the subject of books written by Airbus pilots, and they constantly discuss these things amongst themselves: how to perform specific tricks to outsmart the other 4 computer systems that will be "voting" against them.
It's my understanding (being a non-aviator) that the pilot's input into the control systems of an Airbus are equally matched with 4 redundant computers. In essence, the pilot has one of 5 "votes" when deciding what to do to the aircraft to change its course. Probably true. However, no amount of computer voting will control an aircraft that requires hyrdaulic fluid, and has none.