HOTAS

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Acronym of hands on throttle-and-stick. A control methodology where one hand rests on the throttle lever, while the other rests on the control stick; and buttons, dials, and switches are placed on the throttle and stick; so that the pilot's hands need not leave the two, to command an aircraft.

Word forms

HOTAS
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