fly-by-wire
adjective
: of, relating to, being, or utilizing a flight-control system in which controls are operated electrically rather than mechanically
Examples of fly-by-wire in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Similar to the Rafale, the 10X has multiple control surfaces on the wings that act independently—commanded by its fly-by-wire system—for greater maneuverability, a feature no other competitor offers.
—
Julie Boatman, Robb Report, 18 Jan. 2025
By eliminating vertical stabilizers, the aircraft relies on advanced fly-by-wire computer systems for control.
—New Atlas, 27 Dec. 2024
The cockpit of the BBJ 737-700 Select is equipped with Boeing’s advanced avionics suite, fly-by-wire technology, advanced weather radar, traffic collision avoidance, and more.
—Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
The pilot relies on a redundant fly-by-wire system with hands-on throttle-and-stick (HOTAS) and a widescreen HMI.
—New Atlas, 11 Dec. 2024
Fly-by-light control systems are very much like fly-by-wire.
—New Atlas, 28 Sep. 2024
The fly-by-wire aircraft was designed to be operated by a single joystick, with intuitive maneuvers that have been proven through nine years of testing and 7,000 flight hours.
—Julie Boatman, Robb Report, 22 July 2024
Take the fly-by-wire hardware that first appeared on General Dynamics’ F-16 fighter.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2024
These more or less three-inch shards peeled off titanium threads when workers installed the titanium bolts that secured the floor in these fly-by-wire planes.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 16 Mar. 2024
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Julie Boatman, Robb Report, 18 Jan. 2025
By eliminating vertical stabilizers, the aircraft relies on advanced fly-by-wire computer systems for control.
—New Atlas, 27 Dec. 2024
The cockpit of the BBJ 737-700 Select is equipped with Boeing’s advanced avionics suite, fly-by-wire technology, advanced weather radar, traffic collision avoidance, and more.
—Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
The pilot relies on a redundant fly-by-wire system with hands-on throttle-and-stick (HOTAS) and a widescreen HMI.
—New Atlas, 11 Dec. 2024
Fly-by-light control systems are very much like fly-by-wire.
—New Atlas, 28 Sep. 2024
The fly-by-wire aircraft was designed to be operated by a single joystick, with intuitive maneuvers that have been proven through nine years of testing and 7,000 flight hours.
—Julie Boatman, Robb Report, 22 July 2024
Take the fly-by-wire hardware that first appeared on General Dynamics’ F-16 fighter.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2024
These more or less three-inch shards peeled off titanium threads when workers installed the titanium bolts that secured the floor in these fly-by-wire planes.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 16 Mar. 2024
Dictionary Entries Near fly-by-wire
Cite this Entry
“Fly-by-wire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fly-by-wire. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share