Mxsmanic wrote in
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approximation. In real life, from what I understand, the controls
would actually be in a different position, assuming that they are
mechanically linked to the control surfaces.

How would the controls be linked if they were not mechanically done so???
Osmosis?????

In the real world, everything is connected mechanically in some manner,
shape or form.

Ya know, a trip to your local GA airport will answer this question on REAL
PLANES and you don't even have to leave the ground instead of playing on
the game MSFS.

Allen