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Old Apr 29, 2019, 6:22 pm
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Buzz Lightyear
 
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Originally Posted by cirrusdragoon
Meanwhile, United Airlines, a much larger airline than Air Canada did not select the indicators or the disagree lights for their 14 MAX planes. The company does not include the features because its pilots use other data to fly the plane. All primary flight information required to safely and efficiently operate the 737 MAX is already included, and with proper flight training, those extra angle of attack features Boeing found to not be a requirement.With the right training, the crews can deal with it. That being said Boeing is now going to offer it to all operators free of charge, therefore Westjet will have it as Boeing was in the wrong with this. https://www.smh.com.au/business/comp...28-p518be.html

WestJet has multiple 737 simulators https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAM-opoJlv8, as the Max shares fleet commonality, they have programming for the max aircraft. It's a common type rating so a 737 simulator is a 737 simulator. They have a special course called a differences course to learn the differences between each model.
WestJet only has 737NG simulators, if I recall. A MAX simulator cannot just be “plugged into” an NG platform. There is no simulator training in a MAX at WestJet, only computer based training (iPad), directly from my pilot neighbour.

Going forward, of course, this may change...Transport Canada will dictate required training.
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