Das Cockpit
Example: Der Pilot sitzt im Cockpit und steuert das Flugzeug.
Definition
"Das Cockpit" refers to the compartment in an aircraft where the pilot sits and controls the plane. It contains all the instruments and controls necessary for flying, navigation, and communication during a flight.
Etymology
The word "das Cockpit" comes from the English term 'cockpit,' originally meaning the area where a cockfight took place. It was later adopted in aviation to describe the pilot's control area, reflecting its function as a central and confined space for managing the aircraft.
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"Das Cockpit" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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