definition of
pilot

[1] #1 pilot n. [airplane pilot] someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight. wn

[2] #2 pilot v. [fly, aviate] operate an airplane; "The pilot flew to Cuba". wn

[3] #3 pilot v. [navigate] 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?"; "Who was navigating the ship during the accident?". wn

[4] #4 pilot n. a person qualified to guide ships through difficult waters going into or out of a harbor. wn

[5] #5 pilot n. [pilot program, pilot film] a program exemplifying a contemplated series; intended to attract sponsors. wn