Question

What is the full form for HOTAS?

(a) Hands on Throttle and Stick

(b) Hands on Throttle and Stand

(c) Hands on Thrust and Stand

(d) Hands on Throttle and Slats

The question was posed to me in an interview for internship.

Asked question is from Aircraft Cockpit in division Cockpit Overview of Aircraft Maintenance

Answer 1

The correct option is (a) Hands on Throttle and Stick

To elaborate: HOTAS is an acronym for Hands on Throttle and Stick. It is the concept of placing buttons and switches on the throttle lever and flight control stick in an aircraft cockpit.