As a licensed puddle-jumper pilot, I always like cockpit layouts, especially the giant spacious cockpits with a great view.
The origin of the word "cockpit"?
Here are my votes for the top cockpits in American aircraft:
C-130 - The Lockheed Hercules (the “herky bird”) has a amazing cockpit. They are still in use today, and have a great field of vision.
C-130 cockpit, amazing visibility
The Spruce Goose – Howard Hughes giant transport had a custom cockpit designed by Howard himself:
Howard spent a fortune designing the cockpit
B36 - The B-36 was the world’s largest bomber, a xx engine pusher, with optional jets. I got a change to go inside a B-36 fuselage in Socorro New Mexico, and the view is amazing. It’s like a B-29, except twice as large.
The B-36 Cockpit - all-around visibility
