flight deck
noun
1
: the uppermost complete deck of an aircraft carrier
2
: the forward compartment in some airplanes
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With a full load displacement of 40,000 tons, the warship ranks among the world's largest amphibious assault ships, featuring a dual-island superstructure and full-length flight deck, the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) said in a statement.
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Chris Pandolfo, Fox News, 27 Dec. 2024
The Global flagship has a Bombardier Vision flight deck with four large avionics displays, fly-by-wire and sidestick controls, synthetic vision, and more.
—Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
The cockpit features the Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion flight deck, a heads-up display that combines synthetic and enhanced vision, full fly-by-wire controls, and turbulence reduction.
—Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
The flying public is overwhelmingly opposed to removing pilots from the flight deck.
—Jason Ambrosi, Fortune, 28 Nov. 2024
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Chris Pandolfo, Fox News, 27 Dec. 2024
The Global flagship has a Bombardier Vision flight deck with four large avionics displays, fly-by-wire and sidestick controls, synthetic vision, and more.
—Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
The cockpit features the Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion flight deck, a heads-up display that combines synthetic and enhanced vision, full fly-by-wire controls, and turbulence reduction.
—Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
The flying public is overwhelmingly opposed to removing pilots from the flight deck.
—Jason Ambrosi, Fortune, 28 Nov. 2024
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“Flight deck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flight%20deck. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.
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