control stick

American  

noun

Aeronautics.

1. a lever by which a pilot controls the ailerons and elevator of an aircraft.

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control stick British  

noun

1. Also called: control column.   joy stick.  the lever by which a pilot controls the lateral and longitudinal movements of an aircraft

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Etymology

Origin of control stick

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

A pilot was seriously injured in a crash shortly after take-off because a container of de-icing fluid was blocking the control stick.

From BBC

The game generally requires you to constantly push the control stick for upwards of 30 minutes to survive against hordes of baddies, so being able to switch sticks helps my left hand from getting tired.

From The Verge

To wipe the table, for example, you move the control stick in specific directions.

From The Verge

The driver’s seat features a retractable control stick that hides away when not in use.

From The Verge

Most of the time, I’m only worrying about one trigger for gas, one trigger for brake, and navigating with the left control stick.

From The Verge