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The actions a pilot takes on the controls to make the aircraft do what they want — turning the yoke, pushing the pedals, or moving the throttle.
The pilot's deliberate movements of the primary flight controls — yoke or stick, rudder pedals, and throttle — used to make the aircraft respond in a desired way. Each input commands a specific control surface or engine setting: aileron for roll, elevator for pitch, rudder for yaw, and throttle for power.
Seen during takeoff, landing, maneuver practice, and flight instruction when an instructor is watching how the student moves the controls.
Smooth, coordinated flight control inputs prevent loss of directional control or runway excursions during critical phases such as takeoff.
Here, “inputs” does not mean information entered into a computer. It means the pilot’s physical control movements, including small pressures or corrections.
During the takeoff roll, the instructor watched the student's flight control inputs to ensure the rudder was used correctly to keep the aircraft tracking down the centerline.
After liftoff the pilot made gentle flight control inputs to establish the proper climb attitude without overcontrolling.