A person who makes balloon ascents or flies in a balloon, a balloonist. In later use also: a person who flies an aircraft (rare).
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| 释义 | society > travel > air or space travel > people who fly in aircraft or spacecraft > [noun] > person in control of aircraft or spacecraft > person in control of aircraft (44) aeronaut1784 A person who makes balloon ascents or flies in a balloon, a balloonist. In later use also: a person who flies an aircraft (rare). airman1873 A man engaged in the flying or operation of an aircraft, esp. as a pilot or member of an air crew. Also: a member of an air force. aviator1887 The pilot of an aeroplane. aviationist1895 An aircraft pilot, an aviator. Also: an aviation enthusiast. birdman1908 colloquial. Originally: the pilot of an aircraft; an aviator. In later use also: an airman in a military air force. Now frequently historical. flyer1934 An aviator. microlighter1982 A person who pilots or flies in a microlight aircraft. Subcategories:— woman (2) — pilot of aeroplane (2) — captain of aircraft (2) — co-pilot (2) — pilots' association (1) — wartime organization to assist airlines (1) — air force pilot (12) — one who performs aerobatics (3) — group engaged in skilful or spectacular flying (3) — other aeroplane pilots (5) — pilot of airship (2) — pilot of glider (2) |
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