Flight Envelope Protection

Definition

A fly-by-wire feature that prevents the pilot from exceeding structural or aerodynamic limits. The system limits bank angle, pitch attitude, angle of attack, and load factor regardless of pilot input.

Related Terms

Fly-By-Wire(FBW)

A flight control system using electronic signals to transmit pilot inputs to con...

Load Factor

The ratio of total lift to aircraft weight, expressed in G units. In straight an...

Stall

An aerodynamic condition where the critical angle of attack is exceeded and the ...

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