Controller

An aircraft controller, comprising:

• a first body portion, adapted to be grasped by a person's middle finger, ring finger, and pinky finger;
• a second body portion adapted to be grasped by a person's index finger;
• and
• a third body portion defining a first surface adapted to receive a person's thumb;
• and
• a finger switch positioned on a front surface of the second body portion, wherein the finger switch is positioned so as to be actuated by the person's index finger;
• wherein the second body portion is disposed between the first body portion and the third body portion,
• wherein the second body portion defines an offset with respect to the first body portion, wherein the third body portion defines a second surface above the finger switch, which is adapted to receive at least the person's index finger,
• wherein the finger switch is configured to be actuated by movement in lateral directions with respect to a central axis of the controller,
• wherein actuation of the finger switch in a first lateral direction actuates a radio transmit function, and
• wherein actuation of the finger switch in a second lateral direction actuates an intercom function.