Centre stick

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An aircraft cockpit arrangement where the control column (or joystick) is located conventionally in the centre of the cockpit between the pilot's legs. Since the throttle controls are typically located to the left of the pilot, the right hand is used for the stick, although left-hand or both-hands operation is possible if required.

The centre stick is used in many military fast jets such as Eurofighter Typhoon.

This arrangement contrasts with the more recently developed "side-stick" which is used in such military fast jets as the F-16, the F-35 Lightning II and also on civil aircraft such as the Airbus A300.