Ethiopian airliner down in Africa

[threemiles]

Originally Posted by Lost in Saigon

This must be shown at any speed that can be obtained
except
a) speeds higher than the landing gear (VLO) or wing flap (VFE) operating limit speeds or VFC / MFC , whichever is appropriate,
or
b) lower than the minimum speed for steady, unstalled flight.

I read it that this must be shown only for speeds between minimum for steady, unstalled flight and VLO/VFE. MCAS operates when flaps are retracted. The rubber word "appropriate" may be the secret.