Plain English Meaning

Using the yoke or stick to point the nose up or down. Pulling back raises the nose; pushing forward lowers it.

Full Definition

The pilot's manipulation of the elevator (or stabilator) via the control yoke or stick to raise or lower the airplane's nose relative to the horizon, thereby controlling the airplane's pitch attitude about its lateral axis.

Context Anchor

You encounter pitch control when setting the airplane’s attitude for climbing, descending, leveling off, landing, or holding a steady flight path.