piloting
n. uncountable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈpaɪɫətɪŋ// UK //pˈaɪlətɪŋ// pi·lot·ing
n. the act of flying an aircraft or steering a ship. It can also mean testing a new idea or project on a small scale before starting it fully.
n. the activity of operating an aircraft or vessel; also refers to the testing of a program or system on a small scale prior to full implementation.
He is studying hard to improve his piloting skills.
The school district is piloting a new digital curriculum in three classrooms before buying it for every grade.
Advanced automation has significantly altered the nature of commercial piloting, shifting the crew's primary role from manual control to the high-level monitoring of complex flight management systems.
Usage
Often used as a gerund to describe the professional practice of aviation or maritime navigation.