Copilot (Noun)
Meaning
A relief pilot on an airplane.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The copilot took control of the plane while the captain stepped out of the cockpit for a short break.
- During the long-haul flight, the captain and copilot worked together to navigate through turbulent weather.
- As part of her training, the new pilot served as copilot on several cross-country flights to gain experience.
- The copilot performed the pre-flight checks while the captain attended to some paperwork in the cabin.
- After several hours of duty, the copilot took a short rest while the captain continued to fly the plane.