A Detailed Animated Tour of a Modern Airplane Cockpit

 Jake O’Neal of Animagraffs used clever animation to give a very detailed tour of a modern airplane cockpit, explaining every thought-out piece within the pilot’s workspace. This includes the finer details such as where hats are kept, what’s in the flight deck, and how a pilot can make an emergency escape.

Learn about every button, switch, knob, screen, lever, and control device in a modern airliner cockpit.

How an Airliner Cockpit Works

The companion video explains how a jet plane works.

Lori Dorn
Lori Dorn

Lori is a Laughing Squid Contributing Editor based in New York City who has been writing blog posts for over a decade. She also enjoys making jewelry, playing guitar, taking photos and mixing craft cocktails.