fly-by-wire

[ flahy-bahy-wahyuh r ]
/ ˈflaɪ baɪˈwaɪər /

adjective

(of aircraft or spacecraft) activated entirely by electronic controls.

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fly-by-wire

noun

aircraft control through systems operated by electronic circuits rather than mechanical rods Abbreviation: FBW