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A comment on Boeing altered key switches in 737 MAX cockpit limiting ability to shut off MCAS. Parent comment

Re:Boeing altered key switches in 737 MAX cockpit limiting a... by Dylan16807 on Sunday May 12, 2019 @04:57AM (#19890873)
> This feels to pilots like leveling out, which is dangerous. MCAS was designed to counter this.

Pilots are trained extensively not to trust what motion feels like, and to use the horizon and instruments. An adjustment in stick pressure is not a notable new threat, they just need to be trained for the plane's behavior.

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Re:Boeing altered key switches in 737 MAX cockpit limiting a... by acqq on Sunday May 12, 2019 @04:32PM (#19894379)
> An adjustment in stick pressure is not a notable new threat, they just need to be trained for the plane's behavior.

It seems that what you claim is "not a new threat" is actually forbidden by the regulations, because it was recognized to be a threat.

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Re:Boeing altered key switches in 737 MAX cockpit limiting a... by bronson on Sunday May 12, 2019 @11:18AM (#19892418)
That’s the whole point: the MCAS was supposed to be cheaper/easier for the airlines than new training.
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Re:Boeing altered key switches in 737 MAX cockpit limiting a... by mveety on Sunday May 12, 2019 @12:47PM (#19892940)
You wouldn’t be retrained to ignore cues from your senses and trust your instruments. That training happens when you’re young and getting your IFR ticket.
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Re:Boeing altered key switches in 737 MAX cockpit limiting a... by bronson on Monday May 13, 2019 @02:42PM (#19902452)
I'm just pointing out that "they just need to be trained for the plane's behavior" isn't on the table for the MAX-8. The contracts said it would have the same type rating, and therefore the MCAS, for better or for worse.

I'm not quite sure how that is related to beginner flight lessons. (?)

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