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What Does “Fly by Wire” Actually Mean—and Why Does It Matter to Fighter Jets?
Because of their many redundancies, electronic fly-by-wire controls are actually far safer than traditional hydraulic ones.
Cessna's new Citation Columbus large business-jet is to have a unique hybrid fly-by-wire and mechanical flight control system developed by the aircraft manufacturer. The Columbus is to fly in 2011.
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