Goodrich is the market leader in the supply of flight controls with over 400 million flight hours experience with fly-by-wire actuation. Providing primary and secondary flight control actuation systems for more than 75% of all wide and narrow-body jet airliner programs including all current Airbus models.

Our involvement in flight controls dates to the jet age when powered actuation was needed to overcome the high aerodynamic forces generated on the flight control surfaces. The flight control actuation system initiates changes in direction of the aircraft, either in flight or on the ground, moving in response to commands from the cockpit.

• Flight actuation systems must be tough and durable - designed to withstand the rigours and demands of an aircraft in flight.
• Ability to withstand temperature extremes from +50^oC in deserts to -55^oC at 30,000 ft within a few minutes.
• Responsive to pilot commands especially for combat aircraft where agility is paramount.
• Need to be neat and compact to fit into tight spaces within the wing and tailplane.
• Lightweight - flight controls represent a significant element of aircraft weight.