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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]:
Pilot \Pi"lot\, verb (used with an object) [imp. & p. p. {Piloted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Piloting}.] [Cf. F. piloter.]
1. To direct the course of, as of a ship, where navigation is dangerous.
2. Figuratively: To guide, as through dangers or difficulties. ''The art of piloting a state.'' --Berkeley.
3. (A["e]ronautics) To fly, or act as pilot of (an aircraft); to operate (an airplane). [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:
piloting
noun
1: the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place [syn: {navigation}, {pilotage}]
2: the occupation of a pilot [syn: {pilotage}]
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