Sidesticks are spring-loaded to neutral. When the autopilot is engaged, a solenoid-operated detent stiffens both sidesticks in the neutral position.If the pilot applies a force above a given threshold, the autopilotdisengages and the sidesticks operate under normal artificial feel loadsand sends an input to the computers. The hand grip includes 2 P/Bs: An autopilot disconnect/sidestick … Continue reading A330 SIDESTICK AND PRIORITY LOGIC