> The problem is that the issue may cause the plane to be unflyable even by a pilot aware of the issue. That’s partly true, but it’s not the whole story. MCAS

> The problem is that the issue may cause the plane to be unflyable even by a pilot aware of the issue. That’s partly true, but it’s not the whole story. MCAS and its use to make the MAX 8-9 fly “more like the 737” is part of a longer trend of manufacturers coddling pilots instead of expecting them to behave as competent professionals and treating them as such. They’re effectively opting for a more familiar normal aviating experience, with the tradeoff being longer emergency/exigency checklists and so much more to manage/remember/process when the system malfunctions. With the end-result being that even more experience is required to safely and reliably pilot modern aircraft. Side note: Disabling trim should only be done as part of a problem remedy, not as part of normal flight. (Disclaimer: I’m not a pilot. I’ve read for many hours on these issues.)