The problem here is deep. It would appear from reports that the 737 MAX is not properly balanced, and the software was not a optional extra to make a good plane better, but an essential and very complicated fix to a very basic balance issue.
If this was just a an optional extra computer program, they would have had an override switch on it in the first place, and even if they didn’t they would have added one after the first crash.
If it’s a basic balance issue, these planes will never fly again.
It’s not a balance problem. I believe the planes are safe without the friggin balky software. Read up: There IS an override, but the added controversy is regarding the training and informing the pilots that a system may override manual control.
It’s all about the engines and the belief by engineers that pilots cannot compensate for different aerodynamic issues related to the new, higher-mounted engines which cause the nose to raise under full thrust (such as when climbing out).
People are outraged that they believe Boeing built an unsafe plane; I’m not outraged, but rather disappointed that I cannot entrust flight to a trained & experienced pilot.
I’ll never fly commercial again for a multitude of reasons, including the refusal to compromise my rights.
If it does fly again, it will not be with me on board if I can help it. IMO, and I am not an engineer, the plane was rushed along to compete with something out of Europe. It was to be more economical to fly with larger engine thrust and a slightly larger seating component all using the same basic plane design, the 737 airframe. Getting it out the door became paramount to ensuring everything worked as envisioned. They may be able to overcome the design problems but flying in a Gerry rigged plane is not on my agenda.