by Bob Walsh
The
Boeing 737 Max is back in passenger service in the U S as of
12-29-2020. They did something pretty radical and actually supplied
training for the pilots. In the previous unfortunate rollout the
"training" was an iBook program and no simulator time. That has been
remedied. Also, if I recall correctly, they now have as standard
equipment two air speed indicator sensors so with a bit of luck the
plane will know the actual air speed. Also the pilots now know how to
turn off the frigging computer and actually fly the damn airplane if the
computer starts telling them stupid shit.
Automated
system can be very nice. Modern airliners can even land themselves if
the airport has the right equipment. However it is nice if the pilots
can actually control the aircraft if excrement occurs.
1 comment:
Boeing tried farming out tech and engineering jobs for 737 Max. It didn't work out well for them. Southwest Airlines cancelled all their orders just in time for Covid.
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