Fly-by-wire in aircraft flight control design is more than adding a simple wire -- it is a sophisticated system that changes the way aircraft are designed and the way they fly. Prepared and written by experts who directed or staffed fly-by-wire research and development programs, this book includes explanations of the system's design and application, providing both the "how" and the "why" of this remarkable technology.
Chapters include:
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Introduction
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Background of Fly-by-Wire
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Required Programs
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The Survivable Flight Control System (SFCS) Program
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Technology Transition and Application
