Gps, radio beacons ground based
By the control stick and rudder pedals.
They are called, "Pilots".
So that they can know what direction they're going, because velolocity includes direction!
The mayday transmission made by airplane pilots is a distress signal. MAYDAY spoken clearly indicates a pilot and/or aircraft in an emergency situation. Air Traffic Control then tells the pilot to switch to the emergency frequency 121.5.
An airplane's cockpit is the pilots' station in the airplane.
a pilot
Wind velocity is vector quantity. direction is also important.
It is called a cockpit.
Since 9-11, the FAA changed its rules so airplane pilots can be armed for security. The cabin door is also closed and has added security.
Dogfights
It's called the cockpit
A pilot flies an airplane. Airlines have pilots who are Captains, 2nd Officers, and 3rd Officers (e.g. the navigator).
Airplane pilots use neither topographical or geological. The map they use gives airways, VORs, crossing points, and identifiers for airports, etc.