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HANDS-ON-THROTTLE-AND-STICK [2 records]

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Record 1 2002-02-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Flight Controls (Aeroindustry)
  • Air Forces
DEF

A piloting system found on several aircraft ... that groups commonly used controls on the aircraft’s throttle and/or stick so that the pilot can operate just about anything with one hand and not have to look down into the cockpit.

CONT

Careful research has gone into developing HOTAS to find the best switch/button arrangement so that the pilot can operate instinctively. With HOTAS a pilot gains maneuverability and fewer distractions.

Key term(s)
  • hands-on-throttle-and-stick

French

Domaine(s)
  • Commandes de vol (Constructions aéronautiques)
  • Forces aériennes

Spanish

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Record 2 1994-09-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Flight Controls (Aeroindustry)
Key term(s)
  • hands on throttle and stick control
  • hands-on-throttle-and-stick control

French

Domaine(s)
  • Commandes de vol (Constructions aéronautiques)

Spanish

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