Originally Posted by
edmundronald
Why not have an emergency override switch that allows pilots to command the stabiliser RAPIDLY to a precise target position? Or one of a few conveniently spaced positions within its total excursion?
As others have stated repeatedly: Adding complexity to an inherently reliable system does not enhance safety. On the contrary, it is likely to introduce new and unanticipated failure modes.
Ironically this is exactly the outcome of the MCAS system. Trying to add another fix, to counter the problem created by MCAS, is the height of absurdity. Sorry if that is too blunt!