copilot
[koh-pahy-luh t]
- a pilot who is second in command of an aircraft.
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Origin of copilot
Also called first officer.
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Contemporary Examples
The copilot on Flight 8501 was Remi Emmanuel Piesel, 46, who despite his age had just 2,275 hours of flying experience.
Annoying Airport Delays Might Prevent You From Becoming the Next AirAsia 8501Clive Irving
January 6, 2015
The workplace dynamic between Whip Whitaker and his copilot, Ken Evans (Brian Geraghty), is another problem.
Fortunately, there was enough oxygen for the pilot and copilot to make a safe landing in Denver.
Somehow Messinger, his copilot, the instructor pilot, and the navigator managed to eject from the airplane carrying the bombs.
Normally, at that stage in a flight, the copilot, or second officer, would have been in charge.
Historical Examples
How would you like to copilot a real ship, an American ship?
A Yankee Flier with the R.A.F.Rutherford G. Montgomery
Before the copilot could wiggle free, O'Malley was up forward with the other pistol.
A Yankee Flier in ItalyRutherford G. Montgomery
Ensign Thomas came aboard and took his place beside his copilot.
A Yankee Flier in ItalyRutherford G. Montgomery
While the young inventor phoned his copilot, Mr. Swift went to his own laboratory to prepare the plants for shipment.
Tom Swift and the Electronic HydrolungVictor Appleton
Ten minutes later they were standing on a sand dune along with the pilot and copilot.
A Yankee Flier in ItalyRutherford G. Montgomery
copilot
- a second or relief pilot of an aircraft
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Word Origin and History for copilot
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