Before lighting the main burner, make sure the pilot burner is burning steadily.

The studio decided to insert a backdoor pilot into the sitcom's season finale to gauge interest in a spin-off.

The council launched a pilot scheme to evaluate whether flexible work hours would improve productivity across departments.

The city council approved several pilot schemes to test the new waste management system before scaling it up.

The phrase cock pilot is a derogatory, vulgar slang noun used to describe someone very preoccupied with penises and being sexually penetrated, particularly a gay male bottom.

After failing the physical, he was labeled a desk pilot and assigned paperwork instead of field duty.

Before inserting the screw, drill a pilot-hole to prevent the wood from splitting.

The boutique displayed vintage pilot coats in a row, each with unique patches and worn leather collars.

The captain handed me his old pilot coat to keep me warm during the night watch.

The writers were disappointed when their busted pilot was shelved and never developed into a series.