pilot

Dictionary definition · pilot

someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight
a person qualified to guide ships through difficult waters going into or out of a harbor
a program exemplifying a contemplated series; intended to attract sponsors
something that serves as a model or a basis for making copies"this painting is a copy of the original"
small auxiliary gas burner that provides a flame to ignite a larger gas burner
an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track

operate an airplane"The pilot flew to Cuba"
act as the navigator in a car, plane, or vessel and plan, direct, plot the path and position of the conveyance"Is anyone volunteering to navigate during the trip?"

Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).