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Diamond Aircraft Tests Digital Control System

Diamond DA42
Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

A Diamond DA42 twin flew recently with a developmental digital control system designed to augment pilot controls with computer automation.

Long available on airliners and business jets such as the Falcon 7X, digital flight control uses computer algorithms to keep the aircraft not only on course and at an appropriate altitude, but also to maintain stability and control in cruise.

Mark Phelps

Mark Phelps is a senior editor at AVweb. He is an instrument rated private pilot and former owner of a Grumman American AA1B and a V-tail Bonanza.

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