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test pilot

noun

test pilot

First recorded in 1925–30

But she surprised the test pilots—there were three, the chief test pilot Jack Waddell, Wygle and Jess Wallick.

Illinois is at the forefront of smart-grid test-pilot programs.

Inside the small world of military aviation, his exploits as a test pilot are still spoken of with awe.

His skill as a research and test pilot certainly impressed Buzz Aldrin.

I had known Bill since before he had become their chief test pilot.

Last Fridays job was to have been Jimmys last as a test pilot.

If something goes wrong because the test pilot is disturbed or nervous, the company will be bankrupt.

I had heard that another free-lance test pilot like myself had recently jumped out of a ship he had been diving.

Our chief test pilot now, you know, has done seven of these dive demonstrations.

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