Aircraft performance and flight control systems together determine an aeroplane’s ability to fly safely, efficiently and accurately along a desired trajectory. Performance considerations encompass ...

Garmin announced an IFR-certified version of its GFC 600H helicopter flight control system, now featuring a stability augmentation system (SAS) and four-axis capability with collective control. The ...

Emerging electromechanical actuation technologies for flight control systems will support more electric architecture. Credit: Collins Aerospace With a new age of electrically driven advanced air ...

The Boeing 737 MAX is one of the most popular aircraft ever built, but it has significant differences from other aircraft currently on sale. It's extremely analog in comparison to contemporary ...

Airbus Helicopters has successfully tested an electric flight-control system aboard its H130-based FlightLab demonstrator, a key step towards development of the human-machine interface for its ...

NASA and partner Lockheed Martin are evaluating a newly discovered flight-control problem with the agency’s X-59 supersonic demonstrator jet, and have moved the aircraft back inside for evaluation.

• Full-flight simulators (FFS) replicate the real “feel” of the simulated aircraft. • A 12-pole, brushless servomotor with custom rotor and stator design delivers 5,600 lb-in. • The custom-designed ...