fly-by-wire
Americanadjective
noun
Example Sentences
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Test pilot Paul Stone said that the craft's digital fly-by-wire system and multiple rotors make it much easier to fly than a traditional helicopter.
From Reuters ● Nov. 11, 2022
The 560-foot boats will be armed with Trident II D5 nuclear missiles, fly-by-wire, computer-generated navigational controls, a stealthy X-shaped stern and ultra-quieting “electric drive” propulsion.
From Fox News ● Nov. 11, 2020
In contrast, on Airbus jets, which are also fly-by-wire, the automated flight control software won’t allow a pilot command to move a surface more than the computer permits.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 12, 2020
These include radar equipment, fly-by-wire advanced fighters and other military aircraft.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 14, 2020
Some 737 pilots said they preferred the cable-and-pulley system to fly-by-wire because they believed it gave them more control.
From New York Times ● Apr. 8, 2019
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