I can't agree more. The existence of MCAS is a testament that the behavior of the plane wrt. to the pitch axis is vastly different. Handling this needs training

I can't agree more. The existence of MCAS is a testament that the behavior of the plane wrt. to the pitch axis is vastly different. Handling this needs training and anyone doubting that please spend a moment on what happens when this savior MCAS has to be switched off. Yes, the pilots need to be able to handle the plane without. And they have to handle the plane at that point in time in an odd flight situation, are stressed themselves and have their hands on hypersensitive engine and rudder controls. Pilots train to handle airplanes with only one engine - there is a reason for that. Anyone doubting that Boeing needs to have its authority wrt. to airplane certifications cut should ponder what they are proposing here.