Pilot \Pi"lot\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Piloted}; p. pr. & vb. n.
{Piloting}.] [Cf. F. piloter.]
1. To direct the course of, as of a ship, where navigation is
dangerous.
2. Figuratively: To guide, as through dangers or
difficulties. ``The art of piloting a state.'' --Berkeley.
piloting
n 1: the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place [syn:
{navigation}, {pilotage}]
2: the occupation of a pilot [syn: {pilotage}]