[diabeetusman]

Not sure why you’re bringing up autopilot— the MCAS system runs even when the autopilot is disabled.

Edit: Also, how does the fault lie with the airlines? Boeing didn’t document the existence of MCAS in the flight manual or training materials.

[numpad0]

Wasn't MCAS designed to activate when A/P is disconnected, also?

[ethbr1]

Because the comment I was replying to

>> Because the pilots should have been trained to unplug the computer to stop it from crashing the plane?

Yes.

The fault lies with the airlines because I don't for a second believe they didn't put pressure on Boeing to get the MAX certified without mandating retraining.

And then once that was done, didn't dig into the details too hard about what changes were made.

I have a low tolerance for 'I set up all the conditions and incentives to encourage you to break the law... but you should take all the blame when it explodes.'

At some point, the customer has to take some responsibility for what they asked for.

[actionfromafar]

It’s easier to blame Boeing because they made the damn thing its documentation. We know for a fact they are at fault. Some or all of the airlines may or may not have put pressure on Boeing.