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piloting

[pahy-luh-ting]

noun

  1. the determination of the course or position of a ship or airplane by any of various navigational methods or devices.



piloting

/ ˈ貹ɪəɪŋ /

noun

  1. the navigational handling of a ship near land using buoys, soundings, landmarks, etc, or the finding of a ship's position by such means

  2. the occupation of a pilot

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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of piloting1

First recorded in 1710–20; pilot + -ing 1
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He retired after a career piloting big rigs and started making deliveries and training White Pony drivers about three years ago.

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A 12-year-old boy who is graduating from Fullerton College with five degrees, said he’s interested in careers in commercial piloting and aerospace.

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