Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Pilot \Pi"lot\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Piloted}; p. pr. & vb. n.
   {Piloting}.] [Cf. F. piloter.]
   1. To direct the course of, as of a ship, where navigation is
      dangerous.

   2. Figuratively: To guide, as through dangers or
      difficulties. ``The art of piloting a state.'' --Berkeley.

Source : WordNet®

piloting
     n 1: the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place [syn:
           {navigation}, {pilotage}]
     2: the occupation of a pilot [syn: {pilotage}]