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 reconfigurado devido a falha do computador de voo, mudando para controle alternativo."
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.