The pilot
Example: The pilot prepares the airplane before takeoff procedure
Definition
"The pilot" refers to a person who operates and controls the flight of an aircraft, ensuring its safe navigation and handling during takeoff, flight, and landing. The pilot prepares the airplane before takeoff procedure and monitors all flight instruments throughout the journey.
Etymology
The term "the pilot" originates from the Middle French word 'pilote,' which itself comes from the Italian 'pilota,' meaning helmsman or ship's guide. Did you know? The word originally referred to someone steering a ship before it was applied to aircraft operators in the early days of aviation.
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"The pilot" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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