Airbus “Huge Plan” for Switching Shocked the whole aviation industry! Here’s why
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00:00 Intro
00:31 The evolution of fly-by-wire and side sticks
04:19 Why Airbus turned to sidestick?
05:25 New active sidestick
10:21 Benefits
11:03 Who would make active sticks?
11:42 Concluding
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Airbus “Huge Plan” for Switching Shocked the whole aviation industry! Here’s why
You might have seen Airbus pilots teasing Boeing pilots with how much they enjoy the benefits from the side stick, like ergonomics, rapid movements that or even the extra space for a handy little table allowing them to enjoy their lunch. But that’s not all and Airbus pilots are about to have another reason to give themself airs because recently Airbus is assumed to be considering a design of their new side stick. So, if this is the case, what could be the rationale behind this decision? And how is this going to take Airbus to another step forward? Let’s find out in this episode of Flig Avia.
Airbus “Huge Plan” for Switching Shocked the whole aviation industry! Here’s why
The evolution of fly-by-wire and side sticks
To answer those questions, we first need to understand the evolution of fly-by-wire and side sticks.
The Airbus A3 20 family was the first among Airbus airliners to feature side sticks and comprehensive fly-by-wire technology. But before A3 20, earlier aircraft, including several military jets dating back to the 19 60, had already utilized side sticks and even fly-by-wire in various capacities. The F-16 fighter jet, which first ascended nearly half a century ago in 19 74, was the first operational craft to incorporate a side stick. The concept of fly-by-wire predates even the F-16, with the Canadian CF 105 Arrow often recognized as the initial adopter of the technology, despite not being commissioned into service.
Airbus “Huge Plan” for Switching Shocked the whole aviation industry! Here’s why
Even in the realm of commercial aviation, the A3 20 wasn't the first to employ fly-by-wire. That distinction belongs to the legendary Concorde. However, the Concorde didn't feature a side stick; instead, it was operated with the iconic bicycle-style yokes. It's also noteworthy that certain smaller aircraft, such as the Cirrus S R 20 and S R 22, along with their Vision Jet, utilize side sticks without fly-by-wire systems. In these aircraft, the side sticks function similarly to a side-mounted yoke, manipulated with one hand rather than two.