piloting Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place
   pilotage; navigation.
   
2. noun the occupation of a pilot
   pilotage.
   
3. verb operate an airplane
   fly; aviate; pilot.
   
   • The pilot flew to Cuba
4. verb act as the navigator in a car, plane, or vessel and plan, direct, plot the path and position of the conveyance
   navigate; pilot.
   
   • Is anyone volunteering to navigate during the trip?
   • Who was navigating the ship during the accident?

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