Glossary / General

fly by wire

8 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Fly by wire means that a car's controls are managed by electronic signals instead of physical connections. This can make the car easier to control and can help with safety features.

Technical Definition

Fly by wire is a technology that replaces traditional mechanical controls with electronic systems. This allows for more precise control of the vehicle and can enable features like advanced driver assistance systems.

Hear It Discussed

"Well, as flight controls have advanced, we now disconnect the pilot from the control surface with what's called fly by wire. And that's, and you start to hear that kind of"
Why Modern Cars Lost Their Soul | Aerospace Engineering, Toyota & Driver Feel Full Throttle Talk 39:18

"People started talking to me about steering box is not connected to the steering wheel like an airplane. The stick is not connected directly through the wings. It's fly by wire and all that."
Pick a Conspiracy Get Out N Drive Podcast 39:38

"And, and I think you have all the people that are on the Boeing side say how shitty the Airbus is because of the fact that it's all by wire. [957.8s] It's, you know, it's fly by wire. [960.3s] I..."
Why Modern Cars Lack “Soul” (Analog vs. Digital) Konig - Behind The Wheel Podcast 15:53