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

/ ˈpaɪlətɪŋ /

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of piloting¹

First recorded in 1710–20; pilot + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

A young man piloting a small plane that crashed east of the Santa Paula Airport was being airlifted to a burn center in Los Angeles, authorities said.

From Los Angeles Times

Ofsted is piloting an idea to improve consistency by doing all inspections on a Tuesday and Wednesday, giving notice for them on a Monday.

From BBC

In 2016, he was working for a private charter company, piloting the equivalent of an airborne limousine.

From Los Angeles Times

As captain and first mate, they say piloting their 75-foot schooner has only strengthened their brotherly bond, with their small expedition team serving as an adoptive family.

From BBC

They are digitally inserted into dream tableaux — floating in a bed surrounded by giant rubber duckies, piloting a barrel with feet toward a parrot in a cowboy boot.

From Los Angeles Times