Meanings
nounfly-by-wire (uncountable)
- uncountableaeronauticsA system that replaces the conventional manual flight controls of an aircraft with an electronic interface, especially on airliners.
Synonyms: FBW
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA system that replaces the conventional manual flight controls of an aircraft with an electronic interface, especially on airliners.
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