Aircraft Systems

fly-by-wire

An electronic flight control system where pilot inputs are transmitted as electrical signals to computers, which command the flight control surfaces.

Quick answer: An electronic flight control system where pilot inputs are transmitted as electrical signals to computers, which command the flight control surfaces.

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Quick answer

An electronic flight control system where pilot inputs are transmitted as electrical signals to computers, which command the flight control surfaces.

Why it matters

fly-by-wire matters because it supports clear communication in Aircraft Systems contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

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Questions and answers

What is fly-by-wire?

In this glossary, fly-by-wire refers to: An electronic flight control system where pilot inputs are transmitted as electrical signals to computers, which command the flight control surfaces.

How is fly-by-wire used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Fly-by-wire dikonfigurasi ulang karena gangguan komputer, beralih ke hukum kontrol alternatif."

Why does fly-by-wire matter in aviation?

fly-by-wire matters because it supports clear communication in Aircraft Systems contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

Who uses fly-by-wire?

fly-by-wire is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does fly-by-wire belong to?

In this glossary, fly-by-wire is grouped under Aircraft Systems. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.

Definition

An electronic flight control system where pilot inputs are transmitted as electrical signals to computers, which command the flight control surfaces.

Operational example

Fly-by-wire system reconfigured due to flight control computer fault, switching to alternate control law.

Localized term

fly-by-wire

Localized example

Fly-by-wire dikonfigurasi ulang karena gangguan komputer, beralih ke hukum kontrol alternatif.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Aircraft Systems

Exam relevance

  • ICAO Level 4
  • ICAO Level 5
  • ICAO Level 6
  • EASA FCL.055

Target audience

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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