Originally Posted by
jimtx
Can somebody give me a rational explanation why they can’t just turn MCAS off?
Sure. They can't just turn MCAS off because, without it, the MAX wouldn't meet the FAA requirement for stick force gradient and couldn't be certified.*
* Or so we're told. Some of the skeptical among us** are still stubbornly wondering about that stability thing.
** To include the Joint Authorities Technical Review