Originally Posted by
Sailvi767
They did not. Please read how MCAS functions particularly the limits on how far it can move the stab in each cycle. I guess what most of the posters are saying is that pilots no longer need to be pilots.
No, i dont believe most are saying that exactly . . But aren't you equally saying engineers no longer need to be engineers (that live and breathe aeronautic and human interfaces, and are proactive designers, whilst this sounds a somewhat reactive solution ).
Amazed spinning that trimwheel about like that ever passed muster at Boeing let alone nodded through by AW @ FAA - a dozen things could be predicted to go wrong day one of concept by a brainstorming group of experienced systems and aeronautic engineers.