Originally Posted by
MechEngr
MCAS has nothing to do with acting like previous 737s. It is entirely to meet a linearity requirement between control force and aircraft response for pitch. The MAX would have not been approved had it been the only plane from Boeing, but had a non-linear response.
(fixed typo 7377->737)
According to the testimony yesterday and today, as well as other information, it is both. Linear gradient stick force and provide pilots consistent feel between NG and MAX models.