Yeah, and I’m willing to accept that F1 cars have *probably* been faster during most periods in the past, and probably will be going forward. It’s just not really possible to be able to say that with absolute certainty. Not that it really matters. The pace differential doesn’t make one more enjoyable to watch than the…

“Well... Now that argument is settled once and for all.”

I sincerely appreciate his dedication as someone who prefers to keep his cars more stock than not, but even I can’t resist the temptation of upgraded suspension pieces.

Carl the Super Truck would like to have a word with you.

Sure, but if I’m a passenger on this airplane how am I assured that the pilot operating mine is trained to the same degree as the jump seat pilot that saved one of these planes the day before it crashed?

Yeah, there’s an angle where the comparison makes sense. But when you’re talking about Porsches and Lotus’ and Miatas something like a GTI feels seriously wedged in. No hate for the GTI, I really like mine (Fiesta ST too, for that matter), but it’s a little out of place in the context of the video.

Could it be said that what happened in these situations would be very similar to what a pilot might train to deal with in a simulator?

Do traditional automatic trim systems give the same degree of control over the flight surfaces as MCAS? If traditional auto-trim systems were more subtle in their operation and less dramatic when they malfunction it seems reasonable to expect that some pilots may not think to disable auto-trim when the plane gets…

My understanding is that “TFM” didn’t have enough actual information on these systems to educate the pilots. Something to do with being able to sell the airplane as “just another 737" so all pilots who were certified on the 737 could just get in it and fly without going through a training and certification process.

Thank you for proving my point. The stakes with an automobile are *significantly* lower, yet they come with dramatically more sophisticated systems with actual logic baked in to determine if a fault in the system exists.

Is this a joke?  You’re taking *that* and your conclusion is that “no pilots” is the solution?  We’re done here.  Get an education.

If the reason for the crash is determined to be due to inadequate training, then yes, we absolutely should ground all pilots who are certified to operate that specific air-frame. A very good argument could be made that pilots were not adequately trained due to a complete lack of training regarding MCAS, what it did,…

I can see that. Compared to many other supercars of the era and even today the F1 is a little on the plain side. Still though, to me it’s “the fastest car in the world” all the same as the Honda CBR1100XX is “the fastest bike in the world.” Clearly neither of those statements are true at this point, but that’s just…

I do not wish to completely misrepresent him. Best to go to YouTube and search “Chris Harris Miata” and it’ll bring up the video.

“while complaining about computer systems that crash themselves at a lower rate”

I’ve had a Mk6 GTI for over 9 years now.  It’s not “exciting” like my STI was, but I wouldn’t call it boring.  I think I’d just call it competent and very easy to push to the limit.

Paging Ken Block, paging Ken Block, you’re wanted in the hardware department.  Ken Block to the hardware department.  Thank you.

I’ve still not forgiven Chris Harris for crapping all over the Miata. He’s totally allowed to dislike the car, but I can’t take him seriously if he can’t even admit that it’s a good car while expressing that it isn’t his thing.

This car will always be at the top of my “if I win the lottery...” list, right there with the Ferrari F40 and F50.

“You are literally arguing for the result that will end up with more people dead.”