Answer:

cockpit

Answer	Crossword Clue
COCKPIT	Ace's place
COCKPIT	Pilot's compartment
COCKPIT	38-Across's place

COCKPIT	Control panel locale
COCKPIT	Instrument panel locale
COCKPIT	Pilot's place.
COCKPIT	Place for the pilot

Crossword

a puzzle consisting of a grid of squares and blanks into which words crossing vertically and horizontally are written according to clues.