Gps, radio beacons ground based
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.
Airplane steering in the air is achieved through control surfaces such as ailerons, elevators, and rudders. Ailerons control roll, elevators control pitch, and the rudder controls yaw. By adjusting these control surfaces, pilots can change the direction and orientation of the airplane in the air.
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.
A pilot flies an airplane. Airlines have pilots who are Captains, 2nd Officers, and 3rd Officers (e.g. the navigator).
Dogfights
It's called the cockpit