Rep. Graves Says He'd Feel Safe Flying on a 737 Max Plane

The transcript discusses the decision to ground Boeing 737 Max 8 planes following the Lion Air and Ethiopian crashes. It explores the role of international responses, the FAA's confidence in safety measures, and potential congressional hearings. The discussion also touches on pilot training standards and discrepancies between the US and international practices.

What prompted the decision to ground the Boeing 737 Max 8 planes?

• Pressure from international airlines

• A directive from the US Congress

• Information suggesting a link between two crashes

• A new design flaw discovered in the aircraft

How did the FAA initially respond to the international community's decision to ground the planes?

• They conducted their own analysis before deciding

• They criticized the international decision

• They immediately followed suit

• They ignored the international response

What is the potential timeline mentioned for the grounding of the 737 Max jets?

• Indefinitely

• For a few weeks

• Until April

• Until the end of the year

What is the main concern regarding pilot training mentioned in the discussion?

• The language barrier in training materials

• The availability of training simulators

• The difference in training standards between countries

• The cost of training pilots

What is the speaker's opinion on the safety of the Boeing 737 Max 8?

• They are unsure and waiting for more data

• They think it needs more testing before flying

• They believe it is unsafe and should be redesigned

• They are confident in its safety and would fly on it