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Where feathers used to fly and pilots still do (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

cockpit

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This clue could be a double definition.

'where feathers used to fly and pilots' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't see how they can define each other.

'still do' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for cockpit that I've seen before include "Navigation room" , "Driver's compartment in a racing car" , "Air pilot's compartment" , "Frequent battleground" , "Where fights take place" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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