On Wed, 04 Mar 2009 09:35:37 +0100, Mxsmanic
wrote:

Just go look it up! writes:

Which instantly and reinforces the fact that you know *nothing*
because even the PMDG and LDS simulations all include the automatic
disconnect which happens when enough force is excerted on the control
column, a-la what would happen when the pilots keel over on it, or
grab it to execute a TCAS commanded evasive manuver (obviously in
addition to the AP disco button).

What makes you believe that an incapacitated pilot would hit the yoke with
enough force to disengage the autopilot? "Airplane" is a Hollywood work of
fiction, not real life.

Because unlike you I've been there and know it only takes 15-20lb of
pressure to disconnect the autopilot? The postulated scenario is well
within reason that the system would have disconnected, "Airplane" or
not.

Hell, the theroy is that Eastern Airlines flight 401 crashed because
the Captain bumped the yoke while just turning to talk to the copilot
and didn't know he had changed modes. It happened.

You don't even understand the basics of the systems that you
supposedly simulate "just like real life" and come here and try and
tell real pilots who use this stuff day in and day out that you know
more than them, because playing MSFS is a suitable substitute for real
world experience and knoweldge? I knew it was a mistake to put an
expiration date on your entry in my killfile.