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adampunkyesterday at 2:40 PM1 replyview on HN

I mean you confused the 737-max problems with the general notion of automation, so...


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bumbyyesterday at 3:35 PM

First, snark goes against HN guidelines so you might want familiarize yourself with them.

Secondly, MCAS autonomously adjusts trim based on sensor inputs to avoid a hazard. It is not advisory and directly controls flight surfaces. This would make it automation according to how organizations like NASA categorize flight software taxonomy.