meatball
n. C1 Advanced US //ˈmitˌbɔɫ// UK //mˈiːtbɔːl// meat·ball
n. a slang word for a pilot who is not very good at flying. You use this when someone makes a mistake or flies in a messy way.
n. a pilot who lacks skill or experience, often used to describe someone who flies in an unprofessional or clumsy manner.
He is a real meatball when it comes to landing.
The instructor was very patient with the meatball, knowing that the student was still learning the basics of flight.
While the rest of the crew handled the approach with precision, the meatball struggled to maintain a steady altitude, forcing the lead pilot to take over the controls.
From meat + ball.