control stick (Meaning)
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control stick (n)
a lever used by a pilot to control the ailerons and elevators of an airplane
Synonyms & Antonyms of control stick
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control stick Sentence Examples
- The pilot gently moved the control stick to adjust the aircraft's pitch and roll.
- The control stick is a crucial interface between the pilot and the airplane's flight control system.
- She grasped the control stick firmly, preparing to maneuver the helicopter through turbulent weather.
- The control stick allows the pilot to command the aircraft's movements with precision.
- Flight instructors teach students how to operate the control stick effectively during flight training.
- During takeoff, the pilot pulled back on the control stick to lift the nose of the plane.
- The fighter jet's control stick is equipped with buttons and switches to activate weapons systems and other functions.
- The control stick's sensitivity can be adjusted to accommodate different flying conditions and pilot preferences.
- Aircraft designers continuously innovate to enhance the ergonomics and functionality of the control stick.
- The control stick vibrated gently as the pilot guided the helicopter to a smooth landing.
FAQs About the word control stick
a lever used by a pilot to control the ailerons and elevators of an airplane
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The pilot gently moved the control stick to adjust the aircraft's pitch and roll.
The control stick is a crucial interface between the pilot and the airplane's flight control system.
She grasped the control stick firmly, preparing to maneuver the helicopter through turbulent weather.
The control stick allows the pilot to command the aircraft's movements with precision.
