Hacker News Reader

> 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.

View on HN

> 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.

That’s the whole point: the MCAS was supposed to be cheaper/easier for the airlines than new training.

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.

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. (?)

Reply on news.ycombinator.com