Cockpit

usgb/ˈkɑːkpɪt/
noun

The place where the pilot sits to control an airplane or a racing car.

The pilot's cockpit in a Boeing 747 has over 900 switches, dials, and controls.
Visual representation of "cockpit" - The place where the pilot sits to control an airplane or a racing car

Often appears as...

  • aircraft cockpit
  • car cockpit

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Control Center

In aviation and automotive, 'cockpit' refers to where controls are operated.

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She accessed the cockpit to start the engine.
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High Complexity

In airplanes, the cockpit can be complex, with many instruments.

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He was amazed by the cockpit's complexity.
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Restricted Area

The cockpit is often a restricted area for authorized personnel only.

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Passengers were not allowed into the cockpit.
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