Definitions for "PILOTING"
Active travel between locations using familiar landmarks to reach a goal, also see Homing, Kinesis, Navigation, Orientation, Taxis
Navigation by using visible references.
Navigation by use of visible references, the depth of the water, etc.
Limiting the initial use of services to a few users. IAS tests new services using pilot programs to ensure they meet customer needs before rolling them out to the entire market.
Testing some or all of the programme strategies on a sample of the intended programme audience. This is especially important where some or all of the programme has not been implemented before. Implementing a pilot programme provides an ideal opportunity to evaluate what works, and what does not, to increase the chance of success for future programmes.
Testing something before sending it to the target population. Questionnaires and examinations are normally piloted before they are used.
Keywords:  guidance, airplanes, ships, place
the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place
A small-scale trial of the research method to ensure that the design is feasible. Although only a small number of subjects may be used, a variety of practical questions may be determined. E.G., can the subjects understand the questions they are being asked
Keywords:  waterway, guiding, vessel, act
The act of guiding a vessel through a waterway.
Keywords:  occupation
the occupation of a pilot