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To: genetic homophobe
That helo uses direct link hydraulics for its flight controls. It isn't fly by wire. The AFCS system is electronic and 'smooths' inputs, but it is electrically powered. It can be turned on and off by the pilot if the inputs it provides aren't helpful. It also has a circuit breaker that can be pulled. 'AFCS bad' emergency procedures are practiced. All good pilots practice flying with these systems OFF for this reason.

Same with the 737 Max.

986 posted on 06/11/2019 10:15:00 AM PDT by xone
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To: xone

Thanks. I had been under the impression that the 737 max was fly by wire. So the AFCS is kinda like a helper, not a true autopilot?


1,057 posted on 06/11/2019 3:10:36 PM PDT by genetic homophobe (Trump: the only effective weapon we have to deal with the donor class.)
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