Captain Chesley Sullenberger (the famous pilot of the Hudson River crash landing) has the opinion that mechanically linked yokes (Boeing philosophy) is superior

Captain Chesley Sullenberger (the famous pilot of the Hudson River crash landing) has the opinion that mechanically linked yokes (Boeing philosophy) is superior to independent fly-by-wire joysticks (Airbus philosophy). A video from CBS shows a very eye-opening demonstration of tactile feedback the mechanical linkage can provide. It's a feedback loop that the non-flying pilot can't ignore. http://youtu.be/kERSSRJant0?t=3m9s http://youtu.be/kERSSRJant0?t=3m9s However, it doesn't mean there aren't other pilots who prefer fly-by-wire joysticks and can list (safety) advantages over mechanical linkages.