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Originally Posted by Rockstar
So the 737 has been around since '68 and the MAX since 2016. I imagine the number of 737max flights emanating from more used and well known airlines in western nations far far outweigh the number of flights from airlines out of Indonesia and Kenya. Yet from these lessor known third world countries come two crashes not very far apart from one another. Who the hell is responsible for signing off on these pilot qualifications which allows them to fly the plane?
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Interviews with American 737 pilots has shown that a decent number of them also would be taken by surprise MCAS malfunction. There might be better response by most, but I don't think that would mean nobody dies.
One advantage the American and European pilots would have is their airline companies' emphasis on lots of simulator practice. Those simulators are great for studying rare malfunctions and getting proficient at handling them. I doubt the Indonesian and Kenyan airlines have such resources.