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A cockpit or flight deck is the area, usually near the front of an aircraft, from which a pilot controls the aircraft.

The cockpit of an aircraft contains flight instruments on an instrument panel, and the controls that enable the pilot to fly the aircraft. In most airliners, a door separates the cockpit from the passenger compartment.

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How could a Focke-Wulf 190 pilot see anything at all from his cockpit?

As one can see from the images below, the seat seems to be placed so low on the cabin, I cannot figure out how the pilot could see anything. Can anyone explain how a Focke-Wulf 190 pilot would be able to see out of the cockpit? Source Source
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Is rebooting the computer normal before/during flights?

On a recent flight the captain made an announcement at the gate that they need to reboot the computer as somethings aren't working, and rebooting usually solves the problem. After posting this on twitter I got a replying saying that most planes have…
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Is it possible to play music in the cockpit?

I was wondering that if a pilot's flight had been delayed or a pilot had nothing to do, would it be possible for a pilot to play music in the cockpit?
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Why do pilots' seat covers almost uniformly use sheepskin?

While browsing this answer I noticed the sheepskin cover and recalled that I couldn't remember a cockpit that didn't have them. It's not entirely surprising that they're used, but I am surprised that they seem to be always used. Are they indeed…
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Is there a convention for type of switch used and where?

In most cockpits, you'll find the full gamut of switch types in use. Toggle, rocker, push-button and more. Each has their own "feel" and might be used for different situations. Is there any convention for what type of switch is used in a cockpit,…
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What is the purpose of a USB port in the cockpit?

I'm definitely new to the site so apologies if this question is naive but google turned up no answers for me: I was reading this article and read the following paragraph: As an example, Hypponen said he had recently spoken to a European aircraft…
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If commercial airliner cabin is depressurized, are pilots protected against it in any ways?

Basically, if the cabin in a large air liner is depressurized, are pilots protected in any way, specifically: Is the cockpit separately pressurized from the rest of the cabin? Can they keep consciousness if sudden depressurization happens?
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Could someone use an axe to break through a locked cockpit door?

Could someone accomplish entry with an axe, considering how tough cockpit doors are? Do planes carry axes?
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Do aircraft use the same or similar warning alarms for different alarm conditions?

I was going through Helios crash and learned that Boeing was blamed for having similar sounding alarms for different alarm conditions. On a given aircraft, can two different warning alarms have the same sound? If so, what other aircraft have the…
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Live streaming cockpit to air traffic controllers

I was reading about the missing of the Malaysian flight 370 and was wondering if it would have been helpful if the cockpit would have a live streaming service where they live stream what's happening to the tower. I think it's too much bandwidth and…
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Why are the toggle switches in cockpits of new aircraft painted white?

The toggle switches in the cockpits of new aircraft are painted white. e.g. 737 MAX: but a 727 Why?
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Why is the cockpit color of eastern aircrafts different than western's?

Commonly, the cockpit of eastern aircraft have a MediumSpringGreen or PaleTurquoise color while the cockpit of western aircraft have a Black or Gray or SaddleBrown color. Is it kinda standard? e.g. Tupolev Tu-142M3 Ilyushin IL-86 Boeing…
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Are cockpits waterproof to prevent spills

Are cockpits waterproof, i.e. designed with the fact that a pilot might spill a hot or cold drink over the instruments by mistake?
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Where can I get full audio cockpit recordings of all four flights involved in the 9/11 attacks?

First of all, this is a question specifically asking about the September 11th, 2001 attacks. It is not focused on NTSB or other accident investigations in other countries. If you think it is, please explain your reason. I have always been curious to…
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