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Originally Posted by Schroeder
I guess that's not really an option on a large jet.  |
Very large one... you would need hydraulic boost. sort of like power steering.
I would say any aircraft up to about 65-75,000 lbs give or take should be able to be hand flown with cables and pulleys
of course it also depends quite heavily on the airspeed
I have never been a fan of "fly by wire" control systems.
so many bundles and computers and motors in the system. Im sure there is a level of redundancy - but if one chip on one circuit board gets overheated or exposed to severe turbulence and loses connection or whatever the case may be... you could theoretically have a hellish domino effect on your hands