Meaning of bathtub cockpit | Babel Free

Definitions

A cockpit with recessed seating, so that the pilot or driver is sitting in a bathtub-shaped area.

Examples

“The minor faults are bathtub cockpits and some other slight objectionable features, such as large sail area, etc.; but do away with the two chief, and you will take the first healthy step toward reviving sailing canoe interest.”

“I gained a friend that day, and had the bathtub cockpits of the knockabouts.”

“[…] an arrangement that came to be called a “bathtub cockpit”. Visibility was excellent in all directions to both occupants, and the rugged framework of the entire airplane was strong enough to soak up a good amount of abuse.”

“Emphasis was on style, but not everyone takes to the "bathtub” cockpit that resulted from dropped roof and seats.”

“The fuselage and tail unit were constructed of welded chrome-moly steel tubing, fabric covered, with two seats in one elongated open 'bathtub' cockpit.”

“When he came out of the mess, Merriam was sitting in the bathtub cockpit running up the big eight cylinder Renault engine.”

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