control surfaces

Why Do Fighter Jets Use Joysticks?

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Why Do Fighter Jets Use Joysticks? Fighter aircraft controls are designed with a philosophy called HOTAS (hands-on throttle and stick). The stick and throttle are festooned with buttons and other controls to help the pilot manage the important aircraft systems without removing their hands from the flight controls. Do fighter jets use joystick? The centre

What Are The Secondary Flight Control Surfaces?

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What Are The Secondary Flight Control Surfaces? Flight control surfaces are devices that allows a pilot to adjust and control the aircraft’s altitude by using aerodynamics. Main control surfaces include ailerons, rudders, and elevators. Secondary control surfaces include spoilers, flaps, slats, and air brakes. What are primary and secondary flight control surfaces? Most airplanes have