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They changed the system designed to prevent stalls, and never trained the pilots on the changes. They sold the planes based on easy transition for current 737 rated pilots, but added this new function. The 737 MAXX is unbalanced, they moved the engine placement on the wings and the centre of gravity changed. I think you will see, when they get the black box data (assuming it is recoverable), that this is identical to the Lion Air crash.
Pilots are just to dependent on these automated systems, but it seems on these aircraft that even if you turn it off it can re-engage and force the nose down if it gets a spurious signal from one angle of attack sensor. Poor buggers didn't stand a chance.
Don't fly on them. Hopefully Virgin Australia will cancel their orders. Boeing is in deep trouble here, the class action law suits alone will be seeking massive compensation for victim families.
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