HOTAS/Definition

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A definition or brief description of HOTAS.

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A means of allowing high-performance aircraft crew to minimize their movements to control systems needed in combat, concentrating on situational awareness. The stick and throttle joysticks have a large number of buttons and switches within fingertip reach, although the learning curve is significant.