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What are the Key Parts of a Plane?

WayMan

Regardless of placement, the principle remains the same: wings generate the lift that makes flight possible. Cockpit: Where Control Happens Cockpit, also known as the flight deck , is the nerve center of the airplane. This is where the pilot and any co-pilot sit and manage every aspect of flight.

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Exploring the Essential Sections of an Aircraft: A Comprehensive Guide

Pilot's Life Blog

The cockpit, also called the flight deck, is where pilots use electronic flight instruments as part of a primary flight display. All of these primary control surfaces serve as a horizontal stabilizer for the plane. You’ll find them on either the leading edge or trailing edge of the wing.