Boeing altered key switches in 737 MAX cockpit limiting ability to shut off MCAS

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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