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flight deck n 1. (Engineering / Aeronautics) the crew compartment in an airliner Compare cockpit [1] 2. (Transport / Nautical Terms) the upper deck of an aircraft carrier from which aircraft take off and on which they land 1. In certain airplanes, an elevated compartment occupied by the crew for operating the airplane in flight. 2. The upper deck of an aircraft carrier that serves as a runway. ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Translations flight deck n (on aircraft carrier) → ponte m di volo; (of aeroplane) → cabina di pilotaggio flight deck n (on aircraft carrier) → ponte m di volo; (of aeroplane) → cabina di pilotaggio How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Whilst every expanding budget airline around the globe is looking for flight deck crew, the world of executive aviation is also in the recruitment mood. In April, Kearsarge's (LHD 3) Air Department surpassed 2,000 mishap-free flight deck evolutions. As you walk from one end of the flight deck to the other, you'll probably gain a greater appreciation for the skill and courage required in the task of setting a jet down on a short landing strip that would bob and roll in the heavy seas. |
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