flight deck

• Zone à l'avant d'un avion où se trouvent le pilote et le copilote pour le piloter ; désigne aussi le pont supérieur d'un porte-avions utilisé pour les décollages et les atterrissages.

The area at the front of an aircraft where the pilot and co-pilot sit and control the plane; also refers to the upper deck of an aircraft carrier used for takeoffs and landings.

1. Aircraft carrier runwayB2formal

   The flat, open area on the top of an aircraft carrier where aircraft take off and land.

   pont d'envol

   • The pilot landed the jet safely on the flight deck.
   • Sailors work on the flight deck to prepare planes for launch.
   • The flight deck was cleared for emergency operations.

2. Airplane cockpitB2formal

   The area in an aircraft where the pilot and crew sit and control the plane.

   Poste de pilotage

   • The captain invited the passenger to visit the flight deck.
   • All instruments on the flight deck were functioning properly.
   • The flight deck crew communicated with the control tower.