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To: mamelukesabre

“Fly by wire, die by wire.”


6 posted on 01/30/2010 1:09:21 PM PST by Travis McGee (---www.EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com---)
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To: Travis McGee
“Fly by wire, die by wire.”

We had Chief Engineers who had to reach retirement before electronic throttles were allowed to be released for production. Cables and linkages can also be problematic. Best to just stay in bed.

32 posted on 01/30/2010 9:50:06 PM PST by Paladin2
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To: Travis McGee
“Fly by wire, die by wire.”

Cables and linkages are not without their own issues.

33 posted on 01/30/2010 9:59:47 PM PST by Paladin2
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