Originally Posted by
gums
Salute!
Sorry, Garage, but MCAS doesn't care about altitude. With flaps up and AoA at a certain value or above and not in A/P it will activate unless we have been misinformed for 5 months. Not sure about main gear being up, but there has been a mention of "configuration" shortly after takeoff.
Gums sends...
I rarely disagree with the smart folk, but there is DEFINITELY an altitude limit on MCAS engagement.
Pretty sure it is 1000 ft AGL, but I’m trying to find a definitive reference.
Respectfully, GY