Active sidestick operations make so much sense to most pilots that talk of anything else seems a waste of time. Sidesticks are a mainstay in business aircraft like the newest Falcons, recent Embraer jets and Airbus aircraft. The Cirrus fleet of single engine piston aircraft even sports a sidestick of sorts. There’s a difference though between these sidesticks and the system undergoing certification inside the new Gulfstream G500. The Gulfstream’s system is an active sidestick configuration, rather than a passive version like some others.
BAE’s Active Sidestick Debuts in Gulfstream G500
Key Takeaways:
- Active sidesticks provide real-time tactile feedback and synchronized movement between cockpit controls, ensuring both pilots are aware of all inputs, unlike passive systems.
- The 2009 Air France 447 crash highlighted the critical safety issue with passive sidesticks, where pilots were unaware of each other's conflicting control inputs.
- Gulfstream's new G500 is introducing an active sidestick system, developed with BAE Systems, as its first sidestick aircraft, prioritizing enhanced safety, precision, and handling qualities.
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