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Viraaj Shah 18th Jun 2010 06:50

Fly By Wire
 
Hello guys,

I hope this question isn't repeated.

Please explain how the ''Fly by wire'' technology works in detail and why is it used. Thanks

kick the tires 18th Jun 2010 07:37

google it and within seconds you will have an answer.

Thunderbug 18th Jun 2010 07:39

It is such a large topic that I doubt someone will type it all up on this thread.......

Try this - Wikipedia

muduckace 19th Jun 2010 16:06

The basics are actually pretty simple, manual input by pilot is converted to a regulated signal of voltage that makes it's way usually through a computer to the flight control where that rated voltage tells a valve to open or close.

The actuator on the flight control in return sends back a regulated voltage "based on the electrical resistance of a device that veries with actuator position" back to the computer to verify the actuator is doing what it is told to.

fantom 19th Jun 2010 16:38

Not the full story, Mud.

You omitted the smoke, mirrors and PFM...

A321COBI 19th Jun 2010 17:14

well I dont know why you post it here when it can be easily googled but the simple answer is...
A fly by wire (FBW) system replaces manual flight control of an aircraft with an electronic interface.


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