The term "flight deck" is commonly used to refer to the area of an aircraft carrier or large commercial airplane where pilots, crew members, and aircraft are housed. However, there are other synonyms that can be used to describe this area. For example, the flight deck may be referred to as the flight control room, flight bridge, or cockpit. The word "cockpit" is often used interchangeably with flight deck, but it specifically refers to the area where the pilot sits and controls the airplane. Additionally, other aircraft such as helicopters have similar areas called the helicopter pad or helideck where pilots and crew members work and operate the aircraft.