How to Use fly-by-wire in a Sentence

fly-by-wire

adjective
  • Moreover, fly-by-wire systems adjust control surfaces in real time.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Traditional control surfaces create gaps and protrusions that increase radar cross-section and require constant adjustments in fly-by-wire systems.
    — Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 24 June 2026
  • At the heart of the U-Hawk is Sikorsky's Matrix autonomy technology combined with a third-generation fly-by-wire system.
    — David Szondy october 13, New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Commercial aviation has steadily added automation for decades, leading to today’s fly-by-wire systems in which computers interpret pilot inputs even during manual flight.
    — Pete Muntean, CNN Money, 24 May 2026
  • The model brings fly-by-wire controls, turbulence-reduction technology, and optional in-flight service capability with a flight attendant—features rare at this size—with even more advances rumored to be in the works.
    — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 14 Dec. 2025
  • The fly-by-wire technology that made the A320 revolutionary in its time now underscores the risks of software dependency in modern aviation.
    — Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025
  • Honeywell fly-by-wire systems – a system that replaces mechanical flight control linkages with electronic signals – manage the radical aerodynamic changes that transition demands.
    — Omar Kardoudi june 21, New Atlas, 21 June 2026
  • The Jetson One is designed with fly-by-wire technology and joystick controls for intuitive flight, multiple engines for redundancy, and a ballistic parachute as a safety feature.
    — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2025
  • This would be achieved by making the flying experience less like an airplane and more like an automobile, including replacing mechanical control linkages with fly-by-wire systems, even removing the traditional rudder pedals.
    — David Szondy april 25, New Atlas, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Any interruption of such systems (altitude and location data or fly-by-wire systems) could dramatically increase the risk of crashes when landing (especially in bad weather or low-visibility scenarios).
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025

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