3 ms·
Southwest has added enhanced AOA indicators to its Max fleet as a result [0]. Lion Air didn't even have the basic (optional) AOA Disagree alert[1] [0]https://
by kirykl 8y ago
Southwest has added enhanced AOA indicators to its Max fleet as a result [0].
Lion Air didn't even have the basic (optional) AOA Disagree alert[1]
[0]https://theaircurrent.com/aviation-safety/southwest-airlines-is-adding-new-angle-of-attack-indicators-to-its-737-max-fleet/ https://theaircurrent.com/aviation-safety/southwest-airlines...
[1]https://www.reuters.com/article/us-indonesia-crash-boeing-aoa/optional-warning-light-could-have-aided-lion-air-engineers-before-crash-experts-idUSKCN1NZ0QL https://www.reuters.com/article/us-indonesia-crash-boeing-ao...
- CydeWeys 8y agoIt makes you wonder why such a seemingly important alert is optional. Cars these days can't come without seat belts, brakes, ABS, traction control, ESC, and more, but apparently seemingly essential safety features on planes are optional??