This tendency being different from previous versions. > The MCAS is intended to compensate in such cases [where the aircraft pitches up], modeling the pitching

This tendency being different from previous versions. > The MCAS is intended to compensate in such cases [where the aircraft pitches up], modeling the pitching behavior of previous models, and meet a certain certification requirement, in order to enhance handling characteristics and thus minimizing the need for significant pilot retraining. With proper training/re-certification pilots would be trained in the _actual_ characteristics of the plane, thus being able to correct for this behaviour.