Fly-By-Wire Flight Control Systems

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Abstract:

The purpose of this paper is to provide the reader with an introduction to fly-by-wire and an outline of state-of-the-art fly-by-wire techniques. An outline of the philosophy of fly-by-wire flight control systems is given, the evolution of fly-by-wire is discussed, the advantages of fly-by-wire over mechanical systems are listed, current fly-by-wire techniques are outlined, and a brief review of the Air Force Flight Dynamics Laboratory proposed in-house and contracted fly-by-wire development programs is given.

Author(s):
Sutherland, J. P.
Author Organization(s):
AIR FORCE FLIGHT DYNAMICS LAB WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH
Funding Organization(s):
AIR FORCE FLIGHT DYNAMICS LAB WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH, WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB
Document Type:
Technical Report/Other
Publication Date:
1967 Aug 10
Pagination:
35

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A - Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement: Public Release.
Copyright: Not Copyrighted

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Collection: TRECMS
Subject Terms
Descriptor(s):
aircrafts, failure mode and effect analysis, airframes, aerospace craft, control systems, short takeoff aircraft, actuators, aircraft equipment, aircraft industry, control surfaces, engineers, flight control systems, reliability, air force, air force facilities, commercial aircraft, electronics
Keyword(s):
APOLLO, BOEING 727 AIRCRAFT, B 47 AIRCRAFT, B 58 AIRCRAFT, B 70 AIRCRAFT, CLOSED LOOP SYSTEMS, CONTROL, CONTROL SYSTEMS, CONCORDE AIRCRAFT, C 135 AIRCRAFT, *FLY BY WIRE, F 104 AIRCRAFT, F 105 AIRCRAFT, F 111 AIRCRAFT, F 4C AIRCRAFT, F 86 AIRCRAFT, GEMINI, MERCURY PROJECT, SUPERSONIC TRANSPORTS, T 33 AIRCRAFT, V 4 AIRCRAFT, X 15 AIRCRAFT, XV
Subject Categories:
Aviation Technology; Aviation Technology; Aviation Technology; Aviation Technology; Aviation Technology
Update Date:
2023 Dec 14