Pilotage: meaning, definitions and examples
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pilotage
[ ˈpaɪlətɪdʒ ]
in aviation
The action or process of guiding an aircraft or ship from one point to another, especially by visual reference.
Synonyms
direction, guidance, navigation
Examples of usage
- Pilotage is essential for safe navigation in low-visibility conditions.
- The pilotage of the aircraft was smooth and precise.
Translations
Translations of the word "pilotage" in other languages:
🇵🇹 pilotagem
🇮🇳 पायलटिंग
🇩🇪 Flugsteuerung
🇮🇩 pilotase
🇺🇦 пілотаж
🇵🇱 pilotaż
🇯🇵 操縦 (そうじゅう)
🇫🇷 pilotage
🇪🇸 pilotaje
🇹🇷 pilotaj
🇰🇷 조종
🇸🇦 التحكم في الطيران
🇨🇿 pilotáž
🇸🇰 pilotáž
🇨🇳 飞行驾驶 (fēixíng jiàshǐ)
🇸🇮 pilotiranje
🇮🇸 flugstjórn
🇰🇿 ұшқыштық
🇬🇪 პილოტირება
🇦🇿 pilotaj
🇲🇽 pilotaje
Word origin
The word 'pilotage' originated from the French word 'pilotage', which means the action or skill of a pilot. It has been used in the context of aviation and maritime navigation to describe the act of guiding an aircraft or ship. The concept of pilotage has evolved over time with advancements in technology, but the fundamental principle of safely guiding vehicles from one point to another remains unchanged.