How to avoid cockpit -interfaces and clutter when everything is needed?

1. Can a pilot be left alone in the cockpit?
2. Why are there so many controls in a cockpit?
3. What is a dark cockpit concept?
4. How to clean aircraft cockpit?

Can a pilot be left alone in the cockpit?

Simply put, there must be at least two people in the cockpit at all times when the aircraft is airborne. Indeed, when flying below 10,000 ft, the sterile cockpit rule applies, which prohibits all unnecessary conversation and activities. This includes leaving the cockpit for reasons other than absolutely necessary.

Why are there so many controls in a cockpit?

Those buttons, switches, and knobs are placed there for ease of cockpit workload management, and to be out-of-the-way of the more crucial flight controls, throttle quadrant, and main instrument panel.

What is a dark cockpit concept?

“Dark Cockpit” is an aviation concept. It is the term we use for the situation when, except for the ambient and instrument lighting, no other light is on - no CAUTION lights (amber), no WARNING lights (red) and so on. Dark Cockpit means everything is fine and working as planned.

How to clean aircraft cockpit?

Don't use paper towels on any glass surface as it can leave tiny scratches. As for the rest of the cockpit, wiping with isopropyl alcohol or a solution of 10-percent Clorox in water will disinfect other surfaces such as the flight controls, power quadrant, etc.