Originally Posted by
b1lanc
Interesting assertion in a 737NG pilot's YT video - the KC-46 also has an MCAS-like system but it relies on input from both alpha vanes and disconnects on opposite control column input. Big difference in CG I understand but if true, why would Boeing not carry the same philosophy over to the MAX?
Well, would appear to be accurate.
Air Force Magazine
The use of MCAS on the KC-767 (KC-46) was broken 4 days ago by Aviation Week, and posted 4 pages previously in this very thread:
https://aviationweek.com/defense/boe...d-pitch-system
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Last edited by GordonR_Cape; 30th Mar 2019 at 04:55.
Reason: Typo.