Originally Posted by
GordonR_Cape
As a computer programmer and former engineer, the time-delay between the AOA input, and the 10-15 second activation of MCAS, could lead to oscillatory behaviour. Pilot input may still be needed, along with some training.
Edit: I meant it is not an 'elegant' solution, more a band-aid. And the nose-down trim still needs to be explained to pilots.
I don't recall anyone having said that there is a delay between fulfillment of MCAS activation criteria and the (first) trim input. There is only a 5 second inhibition of
further trim inputs after manual electric trim input.
Bernd