What does the cryptic crossword clue "Space in plane, male flier on mine (7)" mean?

The definition is "Space in plane,". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). COCK (synonym="male") + PIT (abbreviation="mine") = COCKPIT; definition: "Space in plane," The answer is Cockpit.

Space in plane, male flier on mine (7)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3019 | 1 Down | 2019-09-01 flower

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