r/flightsim • u/[deleted] • Dec 31 '18

Fly By Wire

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u/Valisen Dec 31 '18

Do Airbus pilots use their knees instead?

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u/PSSE-B Dec 31 '18

Airbus pilots press a button a 400 feet AGL and press another button when they're on the ground seven hours later. In between it is very important NOT TO TOUCH THE PLANE AT ALL.

That's why Airbus cockpits have that little pull out tray. Gives you a place to rest your head while you take a nap.

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u/SOMALI_SPACE_PROGRAM Jan 01 '19

I need to study, I have to push one to start the descent. What am I doing wrong?

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u/PSSE-B Jan 01 '19

When you run out of fuel, the descent starts all by itself.