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Old 24th Apr 2019, 10:16
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Originally Posted by 737 Driver


The description cited above is not an official Boeing source. I have seen not any system description from Boeing that states that MCAS will ever input nose up trim. In this way, it is not unlike what the Speed Trim System does approaching a stall when the flaps are extended.
The more that comes out - the simple power and pitch pilots will save the day, seems less likely as hidden automation seems to kill those egos.

MCAS version 1 had big problems - version 2 has the same but different problems.

Just recall guys no, or low MCAS input = possible flight outside certification limits within the flight envelope is possible. Thus pitch and power is not relevant as it is not proven and unless you are a Test Pilot commenting on 737 flight outside the certification limits is no more relevant than a pax.

Clearly even today MCAS is not understood and there seem many secrets - that should have never been the case. But it seems to be the future.
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