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The role of computers in Fly By Wire aircraft
Date Submitted: 10/05/2004 06:17:52
Length: 6 pages (1706 words)
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THE ROLE OF COMPUTERS IN FLY BY WIRE AIRCRAFT. AN INTRODUCTION TO FLY BY WIRE(FBW): Traditionally pilots use an inceptor (a wheel, control column, or sidestick) to manipulate cables that control pumps and hydraulic actuators. The actuators in turn operate surfaces such as flaps, ailerons and rudders to provide the necessary effect (e.g. roll left, yaw right etc). The FBW inceptor is usually a sidestick (so called because it is mounted on the …
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