Originally Posted by
Herod
I stopped reading this thread a long time ago, but can someone explain a point to an old, retired 737 driver? All 737s pitch up with the application of power; it's a consequence of the design. This one will pitch up more than most; again a consequence of the design. If the crew are made aware of this, is it really beyond the power of the human mind to be ready and correct the pitch? In other words, no need for this system at all.
To my understanding. There is a requirement of smth like 'linear pull': in the MAX, as the plane approaches stall, either pitch force on the stick, or force increment on the stick to pitch up, decreases and that's a big, uncertifiable drawback.