Plain English Meaning

An automatic safety system that stops the pilot from pulling or pushing on the controls hard enough to bend or break the aircraft.

Full Definition

A flight control system, typically found in high-performance and fly-by-wire aircraft, that automatically prevents the pilot from commanding maneuvers that would exceed the aircraft's structural load factor limits. The system monitors accelerations sensed by the aircraft and restricts pitch or control authority before the airframe is overstressed.

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Seen in discussions of , behavior, protection, and flight-control .