cockpit - n. the area in a boat, airplane, etc., where the pilot or driver sits
suck - v. to pull (something) with the force of moving water, air, etc.
manual - adj. operated or controlled with the hands or by a person
automatic - adj. having controls that allow something to work or happen without being directly controlled by a person
stabilize - v. to make (something) steady
nervous - adj. having or showing feelings of being worried and afraid about what might happen
dare - v. to have enough courage or confidence to do something : to not be too afraid to do something
windshield - n. the window at the front of a car, truck, etc., that protects the driver and passengers