Airplane Terminology

Front

What is the cockpit?

Back

The part of the plane where the pilot and co-pilot sit.

Front

Who is a pilot?

Back

A person who operates the flying controls of an aircraft.

Front

What is a co-pilot?

Back

A pilot who helps the main pilot on an aircraft.

Front

What are flight attendants?

Back

People whose job is to look after the passengers and serve their meals.

Front

Who are passengers?

Back

Travelers on a public or private conveyance other than the pilot and crew.

Front

What is the airplane cabin?

Back

The area that contains passengers during flight.

Front

What is a window seat?

Back

The seat which is the closest to the window on the plane.

Front

What is an aisle seat?

Back

The seat that is located closest to the aisle on the plane.

Front

What is an aisle?

Back

The passageway between rows and seats in the plane.

Front

What is a window shade?

Back

A roll of cloth or plastic that is hung at the top of the window and that can be pulled down to cover the window.