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A person who operates the flying controls of an aircraft
“The vectoring controls can be operated manually by the pilot or automatically by the flight control system.”
A person who navigates a ship or vessel
“Eusi noted that the pilot had shut his ship almost completely down.”
Something conducted as a preliminary trial or experiment
“They commissioned a pilot to test audience reactions to determine if the production of the new series should go ahead.”
A person who drives or pilots a vehicle
A person who escorts or shows the way to others
A cosmonaut, astronaut, or spacewoman exploring outer space
Pilot operating a lightweight, free-flying glider
A leader or person in authority
A person who serves in an army
The V-shaped device on the front of a locomotive (or other large vehicle) shaped so as to push objects on the tracks out of the way, to prevent major damage to the train
That which serves as a model or example
Done as an experiment or test before being introduced more widely
“The results in pilot cases such as these have clear implications for future policy direction.”
Belonging or happening near the beginning of a particular period
To navigate or steer, especially a vehicle or vessel
“He introduced himself with great civility, and tendered his services to pilot the ship into the bay.”
To manage, plan or control the position or course of
“I pilot a team of product managers, stylists, graphic designers and model makers.”
To lead or show the way to
“An expert guide will usually be assigned to pilot the class through the plant to explain important phases of the operations to be observed.”
To provide guidance, direction or instruction to
“A supervisor will be on hand to pilot them through the difficulties of practically applying the training they have received.”
To test or have a preliminary trial of (an idea, a new product, etc.)
“The council plans to pilot the proposed scheme in several districts.”
To operate and control the direction and speed of a motor vehicle
To pioneer and lead the way in a new trend or innovation
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