What Is a Flight Yoke?
A flight yoke is a device used to input movement controls in most kinds of aircraft. It is essentially a handled column that has the ability to articulate forward, backward, and side-to-side, as well as turn like a car’s steering wheel. In this way it can be used to direct an aircraft along all three axes, and allow for rotation. A flight yoke operates as part of a flight control system, in combination with pedals that control yaw, which is side-to-side movement, to offer complete control over direction.
