Centre stick
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A centre stick (or center stick in the United States), or simply control stick, is an aircraft
The centre stick is a part of an aircraft's
History
The centre stick originated at the turn of the twentieth century. In 1900, Wilhelm Kress of Austria developed a control stick for aircraft, but did not apply for a patent. Instead, a patent was awarded to the French aviator, Robert Esnault-Pelterie who applied for it in 1907.[2]
Split stick
A two-handed variation of the centre stick has existed as a split stick, with a similar arrangement to a yoke as it is bifurcated for the pilot to operate with both hands. This is not only used to operate the aircraft but for the pilot to also use radar controls. The
Popularity
The centre stick is used in many military fighter jets such as the
This arrangement contrasts with the more recently developed "
See also
- Index of aviation articles
- Aircraft flight control system
- Dual control (aviation)
- HOTAS
- Rudder pedals
- Side-stick
- Yoke (aeronautics)
References
- ISBN 1-56027-287-2.
- ISBN 0-316-11681-5.