Boeing 737 MAX Issues and Training

The video discusses the crashes of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 and Lion Air Flight 610, both involving the Boeing 737 MAX 8. It explores the rivalry between Airbus and Boeing, leading to Boeing's decision to fit a larger engine on the 737 MAX. This design change caused the plane's nose to rise excessively, prompting Boeing to implement the MCAS software. However, inadequate pilot training on MCAS led to tragic crashes. Boeing's response included software updates and increased pilot training.

What was the common factor in the crashes of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 and Lion Air Flight 610?

• Both flights were on the same route.

• Both flights crashed due to pilot error.

• Both flights were using the Boeing 737 MAX 8.

• Both flights were operated by the same airline.

What was the significant update Airbus made to the A320 in 2010?

• They added more seats.

• They introduced a new kind of engine.

• They changed the plane's color scheme.

• They reduced the plane's weight.

Why was Boeing's 737 lower to the ground a problem when updating the engine?

• It required more pilot training.

• It made the plane less stable.

• There wasn't enough room under the wing for a larger engine.

• It increased the plane's fuel consumption.

How did Boeing manage to fit a larger engine on the 737?

• They moved the engine up on the wing.

• They made the plane taller.

• They reduced the size of the engine.

• They redesigned the entire plane.

What was the side effect of moving the engine up on the 737 MAX?

• The plane became less fuel efficient.

• The nose tended to point too far upward during takeoff.

• The plane required more maintenance.

• The plane became slower.

What is the purpose of the MCAS system?

• To increase the plane's speed.

• To automatically push the nose downward if the plane flew at too high of an angle.

• To reduce the plane's fuel consumption.

• To improve the plane's navigation system.

How much training did many pilots receive before flying the 737 MAX for the first time?

• A two-hour iPad course.

• A full simulation course.

• A week-long training program.

• No additional training.

What was a common issue reported by American pilots in 2018 regarding the 737 MAX?

• The plane's navigation system was faulty.

• The plane was too slow.

• The plane was suddenly nosing down.

• The plane's engines were too loud.

What was the likely cause of the Lion Air Flight 610 crash?

• Bad weather conditions.

• Engine failure.

• Incorrect sensor data causing the MCAS to push the plane downward.

• Pilot error.

What was Boeing's response to the issues with the 737 MAX?

• They discontinued the 737 MAX.

• They redesigned the entire plane.

• They blamed the pilots.

• They applied a software update and increased pilot training.