pilot
pi-lot
noun
A person qualified to operate the controls of an aircraft or spacecraft.
"My sister is a commercial pilot."
noun
A preliminary trial or test of a product, system, or project.
"The company launched a pilot scheme."
verb
To operate the controls of an aircraft, spacecraft, or ship.
"She will pilot the new drone."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: navigate, cowcatcher, fender, buffer, pilot light, pilot burner, pilot film, pilot program, fly, aviate, airplane pilot, archetype