Originally Posted by
jimjim1
A one week flight test program is mentioned.
Surely there are two distinct types of flight tests needed.
The first would be technical flights to assess things like aerodynamic stability without MCAS engaged and yes these should be carried out by professional test pilots. But the other flight testing is that which needs to be done to ascertain what level of training will be required for new MAX pilots on the modified model. This will require line pilots and preferably those who are 737 rated but with no experience on the MAX. After all, these will be the bulk of the pilots who will end up flying the MAXs parked at Renton and elsewhere.