The 737 MAX is aerodynamically stable. MCAS is primarily concerned with making the forces one needs to apply on the stick at high angles of attack comparable to

The 737 MAX is aerodynamically stable. MCAS is primarily concerned with making the forces one needs to apply on the stick at high angles of attack comparable to earlier generations of 737. An interesting question is going to be as to what happens elsewhere in the world; I'd be intrigued to see if Boeing ends up certifying the 737 MAX with MCAS as an optional feature with additional difference training required, as some things mentioned suggest that it's not implausible that this will happen.