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BBC article on the 737Max problems--Best Yet
Best article so far on explaining in layman's terms what's happened with the 737Max. Simple language, well written, great graphics, and produced by a non-US news agency. Keeps the bias to a minimum. (www.bbc.co.uk) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
They forgot to remind us that MCAS stands for "MIGHt CAUSE A SCARE".
Leave it to the BBC to come out with a straight forward article on this.
Additionally, what kind of over educated psychotic mind comes up with MCAS (Maneuvering Augmentation Characteristics System) ? What could any normal person, including pilots, glean from those 4 words strung together much less understand the potential consequences of a malfunction in flight?
Additionally, what kind of over educated psychotic mind comes up with MCAS (Maneuvering Augmentation Characteristics System) ? What could any normal person, including pilots, glean from those 4 words strung together much less understand the potential consequences of a malfunction in flight?
My issue isn't with "MCAS" per se, but Boeings adamance that the AOA Sensor has never been a flight critical instrument. Once the AOA can authorize an uncommanded movement of a flight surface, it becomes flight critical and needs to be communicated to the pilots. And when you make a system that relies on a single sensor - you don;t test how the system works when it is INOP?? This was a great article, well researched and clear explanations.
I still can't reconcile that at some point, the executive's had a meeting where someone said something along the lines of "we added a program that will provide uncommanded movement to a major control surface - and we don't need to tell anyone"...and the rest in the room said "that sounds good"
I still can't reconcile that at some point, the executive's had a meeting where someone said something along the lines of "we added a program that will provide uncommanded movement to a major control surface - and we don't need to tell anyone"...and the rest in the room said "that sounds good"
MCAS is a fancy new name, but devices and systems that alter/enhance the flight characteristics of aircraft have been used since the beginning of flight. Slots, slats, flaps, servo tabs, balance weights, springs, and a host of other devices were used before hydraulics, electrics, and technology expanded the possibilities. Even Fly-by-Wire today is one big Maneuvering Characteristic System. They can make the plane fly/feel anyway they want to. Pilots must be ready for the malfunction or failure of any system even if not specifically addressed in a flight manual or checklist. There must be sound basic aeronautical knowledge there that gives one a fighting chance when the unexpected happens. And it will happen.
It’s a tiny bit less difficult if you put the four words in the correct sequence.
I thought the article was well done with excellent use of graphics. I am in the camp of those who feel pilot training has been on a downward slide. CBT (computer based training) cannot hold a candle to experienced instructors teaching and challenging students how to fly the airplane.
I do disagree with the statement in that shareholders pressure airlines to cut costs. It is executives who receive obscene compensation for the financial performance of the company. Their cost cutting is vicious. They take far too much that should be paid in dividends.
I do disagree with the statement in that shareholders pressure airlines to cut costs. It is executives who receive obscene compensation for the financial performance of the company. Their cost cutting is vicious. They take far too much that should be paid in dividends.