Editing Boeing 777 (section)

===Fly-by-wire===
In designing the 777 as its first fly-by-wire commercial aircraft, Boeing decided to retain conventional [[Yoke (aircraft)|control yokes]] rather than change to [[Side-stick|sidestick]] controllers as used in many fly-by-wire fighter aircraft and in many Airbus airliners.<ref name="fbw" /> Along with traditional [[Aircraft flight control system|yoke and rudder]] controls, the cockpit features a simplified layout that retains similarities to previous Boeing models.<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Ropelewski |first=Robert |date=June 1995 |title=Flying the Boeing 777.(Evaluation) |url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-17311312.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924144710/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-17311312.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 24, 2015 |journal=Interavia Business & Technology |access-date=June 29, 2015}}</ref> The fly-by-wire system also incorporates [[flight envelope protection]], a system that guides pilot inputs within a computer-calculated framework of operating parameters, acting to prevent [[stall (flight)|stalls]], overspeeds, and excessively stressful maneuvers.<ref name="fbw" /> This system can be overridden by the pilot if deemed necessary.<ref name="fbw" /> The fly-by-wire system is supplemented by mechanical backup.<ref>{{Harvnb|Newhouse|2008|p=106}}</ref>