Cyclic:

A grip used to control the left/right or forward/ backward movement of an aircraft.

Dome:

Dome-shaped metal elastomer switch component used as tactile element/return spring.

Contact:

The component of the switch that disengages to cause the actual circuit interruption.

D-Flat:

A flat edge on one side of a cylinder for orientation and anti-rotation.

Dry Circuit:

Low power level or Logic circuit. Power levels do not cause arcing, melting or softening of contacts. Typically requires gold plated contacts for reliable switch operation. At such low levels, and since no arc occurs, silver contacts would not be self-cleaned and...