Name Chris Cester, Lead Singer of LA-based band Mystic Knights.
Best known for The handsome and frequently enough misinterpreted drummer for Aussie Rock Band Jet
Current city Los Angeles, California.
Really want to be in I would move to Kauai in a second, I miss the wild weather and rain, you just see it coming over the water, like that Harry Nilsson song “Everybody’s Talking.” In that song he has this lyric that goes “skipping over the ocean like a storm”…and another lyric in that song, that says “I’m going where the weather suits my clothes.” Fucking genius, so good, I bet ya he wrote that song when he was in Hawaii.
Excited about My band, Mystic Knights. A while ago I got invited to see a trendy band and I took my daughter along, I was watching the band, and yeah thay were pretty good, and like a lot of bands these days, they were using all tracks, and they did a decent job playing on top of the tracks. I mean they were talented musicians, but playing within a preprogrammed format. I looked at my daughter, and the crowd…and after each song, there was this dead zone when the track ends and the band has to stop, there is no sound of “on”: there is no buzz, no amp electricity, no chemistry within the band to ad-lib and feed off the crowd. It seemed more like a scripted show. And I thought about it…where is the danger? And I feel like, if I have to see another Tame Impala tribute band, I might rip my face off. So yeah, it made me excited to get back on stage and put on an actual rock show: untamed, untimed, unexpected, even for us.
My current music collection has a lot of In the last few years, I have been really into Joe Walsh’s solo records. He has sort of a meta style of honesty that never veers too far into the earnest or cheese.He has this magical way of being real that invites you to feel what’s real on your own-which I think is the apex of any artist, and, as an Australian, I love an underdog. He was the best songwriter in the Eagles, but not the most famous one. I think “Life of Illusion” is a perfect song, its flawless. Other than that, I don’t really go through phases, I think it’s just a bangers-only record collection. I don’t care if anyone likes the band or artist, I don’t care if the song is three minutes or eight minutes, it’s gotta be a banger.
Preferred format I don’t care if its vinyl, streaming, a song is a song, I am gonna listen to it if it’s good.
5 Albums I Can’t live Without:
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Kick, INXS
Being from Australia, it was inspiring to see people from where I grew
The Boeing 737 MAX, grounded worldwide in March 2019 following two fatal crashes, has undergone extensive software updates and safety reviews, leading to its recertification by aviation authorities. As of january 30,2026,the 737 MAX is operating commercially in most major markets,though scrutiny and ongoing monitoring continue.
The Boeing 737 MAX Grounding
The grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX began on March 13, 2019, after the crash of ethiopian Airlines Flight 302, which followed the crash of Lion Air Flight 610 in october 2018. Both crashes were linked to a faulty maneuvering characteristics Augmentation system (MCAS).
Detail
MCAS was designed to automatically push the nose of the aircraft down if it detected a stall, but it relied on input from a single angle of attack (AOA) sensor. In both crashes, a faulty AOA sensor triggered MCAS, and pilots were unable to regain control of the aircraft. The system’s design and the lack of adequate pilot training on MCAS were key factors in the accidents.
Example or Evidence
The final report of the Joint Investigators Team (JIT) examining the ethiopian Airlines crash, released in July 2019, explicitly cited the MCAS system as a contributing factor. Ethiopian Airlines Press Release on JIT Report. The report detailed how the system repeatedly activated based on erroneous sensor data.
Recertification Process and Software updates
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) initiated a extensive review of the 737 MAX’s design and safety systems. This review led to the requirement of significant software updates, including revisions to MCAS, and enhanced pilot training.
Detail
Boeing developed updated flight control software that addressed the issues with MCAS. The revised system incorporates inputs from both AOA sensors, provides pilots with more facts about the system’s operation, and limits its authority. The FAA also mandated new pilot training, including simulator sessions, to familiarize pilots with the updated system and emergency procedures.
Example or Evidence
On November 18, 2020, the FAA issued an Airworthiness Directive lifting the grounding order for the 737 MAX, contingent upon the implementation of the software updates and pilot training. FAA Airworthiness Directive 2020-23-02. This directive outlined the specific requirements that airlines had to meet before resuming 737 MAX operations.
Current Status (as of January 30, 2026)
As of January 30, 2026, the Boeing 737 MAX is back in service with most major airlines globally. However, ongoing monitoring and inspections continue to be conducted by aviation authorities.
Detail
While the 737 MAX has returned to commercial service, the FAA and other regulatory bodies continue to oversee its operation. There have been increased inspections of the aircraft and a focus on maintaining pilot proficiency. Boeing has also implemented changes to its safety culture and engineering processes in response to the accidents and subsequent investigations.
example or Evidence
In December 2023, the FAA announced it was increasing oversight of Boeing’s manufacturing processes following quality control issues discovered with the 737 MAX. Reuters Report on FAA oversight. This demonstrates the continued scrutiny Boeing faces even after the recertification process. As of January 2026, Boeing is working to address these concerns and improve its quality control procedures.There have been no further grounding events related to the 737 MAX as the 2020 recertification.
