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Stick pusher

A device that applies an abrupt and large forward force on the control column when the airplane is nearing an angle of attack where a stall could occur.

Dictionary Term

Stick pusher

Definition

  • A device that applies an abrupt and large forward force on the control column when the airplane is nearing an angle of attack where a stall could occur.

References

  • Airplane Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2021