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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(aviation) A system that replaces the conventional manual flight controls of an aircraft with an electronic interface, especially on airliners..
Use fly-by-wire when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Fly-by-wire means (aviation) A system that replaces the conventional manual flight controls of an aircraft with an electronic interface, especially on airliners..
Common synonyms include FBW.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use fly-by-wire where its definition matches the intended context.
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