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cockpit

[kok-pit] / ˈkɒkˌpɪt /
NOUN
pilot compartment
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“We have substantive concerns with regard to the security situation,” Paul Reuter, vice president of the European Cockpit Association, said in a statement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

The union Cockpit said the first day of the strike was "going better than expected" with more flights cancelled than they had expected.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

Cockpit audio indicated that something suddenly went wrong.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 4, 2025

Cockpit voice recorders will automatically overwrite a recording after two hours unless a decision has been made to retain it.

From Reuters • Feb. 10, 2023

“Tower. Engine explosion! Cockpit lights out. Am commencing starboard turn to avoid populated area. Will attempt to punch out when wings are level. Wish me luck. Over.”

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy



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