Is flight deck and cockpit the same?

A cockpit is a hole with a seat that you strap into for the entire flight. A flight deck is a larger version of a cockpit, where you can at least leave your seat and walk behind it. The traditional nautical term cockpit referred to a fairly small steering station at the top of the ship.



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