flight stick
/ˈflaɪt ˈstɪk/ · flight.stick
noun
- A control stick used to operate an aircraft, typically mounted on the pilot's left side. The pilot grasped the flight stick firmly as the plane began its descent.
noun
- A similar control device used in flight simulators or video games to mimic the experience of flying an aircraft. The gamer expertly maneuvered the flight stick to navigate the virtual skies.
Did you know? The first flight stick was introduced in the 1920s, and it has since become an essential component of modern aircraft design.