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Old 6th Dec 2018, 05:40
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FCeng84
 
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Volume - MCAS was not introduced to make up for deficient elevator nose down control authority. MCAS is there to improve handling characteristics as proscribed by the FARs at elevated AOA. The pilot has plenty of control power to lower the nose via the column. That is not the issue.

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