“Since the larger more powerful engines were used and relocated, and affected the trim on takeoff, you would have to make some physical alterations to the wings and tail of the plane to offset that engine change.
Using MCAS software to accomplish this was the less expensive way of correcting this.”
WRONG. THE MCAS is totally disabled from actuation during take off.
That seems odd, since on takeoff the upward angle would necessarily be great to get altitude, and if he MCAS is to prevent to much of a vertical inclination that is when you would need it.
So when would it engage? - Tom