Cockpit layout

The layout of a cockpit depends on the type of aircraft, whether it's a commercial airliner, a military jet, or a general aviation airplane. Below is a general overview of cockpit layouts:   ---  1. Commercial Airliner Cockpit:  Designed for two pilots (Captain and First Officer), these cockpits feature:  Primary Flight Displays (PFD): LCD or CRT screens showing altitude, speed, attitude, and navigation.  Navigation Display (ND): Provides route, weather radar, and traffic information.  Flight Management System (FMS): A central computer for flight planning and autopilot control.  Control Yokes or Sidesticks: Used for manual flight control.  Throttles: Control engine power.  Overhead Panel: Switches for systems like lights, air conditioning, fuel, and hydraulics.  Center Console: Radios, navigation aids, and autopilot settings.  Pedals: Rudder and braking control.    ---  2. General Aviation Cockpit:  These cockpits, found in small private planes, are simpler:  Analog Gauges or Glass Cockpit: Includes basic instruments (airspeed, altimeter, vertical speed indicator).  Controls: Typically a yoke or joystick.  Throttle Quadrant: Controls engine power.  Basic Radios and Navigation Aids: For communication and basic navigation.    ---  3. Military Jet Cockpit:  Prioritizing combat efficiency, these cockpits include:  Heads-Up Display (HUD): Projects critical flight data directly in the pilot's line of sight.  Multifunction Displays (MFDs): Screens showing radar, targeting, and mission systems.  Hotas (Hands-On Throttle and Stick): All critical controls are integrated into the throttle and joystick.  Ejection Seat Controls: Emergency ejection functionality.  Helmet-Mounted Display (HMD): Advanced systems for aiming weapons and tracking targets.    ---  4. Helicopter Cockpit:  Helicopter cockpits include:  Cyclic and Collective Controls: Used for pitch/roll (cyclic) and lift (collective).  Pedals: Control the tail rotor for yaw adjustments.  Flight Instruments: Simplified or digital, depending on the helicopter's role.    ---  Do you want a detailed visual representation or specific information for one of these categories?