Piloted: meaning, definitions and examples

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piloted

 

[ ˈpaɪlɪtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

aviation control

The term 'piloted' refers to the act of flying or operating an aircraft by a pilot. It involves the skillful management of an airplane’s controls to navigate and ensure the safety of the flight. Piloted aircraft are usually manned, as opposed to unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drones, which do not require a human pilot on board. The role of a pilot includes monitoring various parameters, communicating with air traffic control, and making critical decisions in-flight.

Synonyms

controlled, navigated, operated

Examples of usage

  • She piloted the plane successfully during her first solo flight.
  • The seasoned pilot has piloted numerous types of aircraft.
  • He piloted the helicopter through a challenging storm.

Translations

Translations of the word "piloted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pilotado

🇮🇳 पायलट किया हुआ

🇩🇪 geflogen

🇮🇩 dipilotkan

🇺🇦 пілотований

🇵🇱 pilotowany

🇯🇵 操縦された

🇫🇷 piloté

🇪🇸 pilotado

🇹🇷 pilotlu

🇰🇷 조종된

🇸🇦 مُوجه

🇨🇿 pilotovaný

🇸🇰 pilotovaný

🇨🇳 飞行的

🇸🇮 pilotiran

🇮🇸 flugt

🇰🇿 пилотталған

🇬🇪 პილოტირებული

🇦🇿 pilotlaşdırılmış

🇲🇽 pilotado

Word origin

The term 'piloted' comes from the word 'pilot', which traces its roots back to the Middle French word 'pilot', meaning 'helmsman'. This, in turn, is derived from the Latin word 'pila', which means 'pillar' or 'post', suggesting a supportive role in navigation. The use of the term has evolved as aviation technology advanced, initially applying to boats and ships before being adopted in aviation. The concept of piloting has become essential in the safe operation of aircraft since the early 20th century, and with the rise of aviation, pilots have played a central role in air travel, making the term commonplace in contemporary language.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,842, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.