Synonyms for pilot

Other words for “pilot”, grouped by meaning.

We found 13 synonyms for “pilot”. The most common are airplane pilot, pilot program, pilot film, original, archetype.

noun someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight

noun a program exemplifying a contemplated series; intended to attract sponsors

noun something that serves as a model or a basis for making copies

noun small auxiliary gas burner that provides a flame to ignite a larger gas burner

noun an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track

verb operate an airplane

verb act as the navigator in a car, plane, or vessel and plan, direct, plot the path and position of the conveyance

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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