Fly-By-Wire : A Historical and Design Perspective

Fly-by-wire in aircraft flight control design is more than adding a simple wire -- it is a sophisticated system that changes the way aircraft are designed and the way they fly. Prepared and written by experts who directed or staffed fly-by-wire research and development programs, this book includes explanations of the system's design and application, providing both the ""how"" and the ""why"" of this remarkable technology.M * Chapters include: * Introduction * Required Programs * The Survivable Flight Control System (SFCS) Program * Technology Transition and Application