Can you drive Stick? Helicopter cyclic control is a crucial component of a helicopter's flight control system. It allows the pilot to control the pitch and roll of the helicopter by changing the angle of attack of the rotor blades as they rotate around the rotor mast. By moving the stick forward, backward, or sideways, the pilot changes the pitch angle of the rotor blades at specific points in their rotation. This moves the aircraft forward, backward and sideways. Overall, cyclic control is fund