Disengaging autopilot enables MCAS. Flaps coming all the way up engages it also. The system was not even revealed until after the first crash so pilots had to figure out WTH was happening. His normal analysis and problem solving was less effective without knowing the system he needed to kill.
But thanks for playing.
Read my post, I didn’t say otherwise.
Agreed, MCAS doesn’t operate when the autopilot is engaged.
My point, is to fly the plane manually, can’t do that on autopilot.
The problem could be a failed AOA. If manual control doesn’t correct, THEN, the ultimate solution is to turn off the STAB trim cutout switches as I stated.
That directly disconnects the power to the stabilizer auto trim motors.
You’re very welcome, but I don’t play.