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They are called, "Pilots".
An airplane's cockpit is the pilots' station in the airplane.
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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).
The running lights are more for other pilots to see you than for you to see anything. They do not help the airplane fly any better.
to fasten the seat belts
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Airplane pilots "walk on clouds".