piloted

Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

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. [1913 Webster]

2.Figuratively: To guide, as through dangers or difficulties. "The art of piloting a state." --Berkeley. [1913 Webster]

3.(A["e]ronautics) To fly, or act as pilot of (an aircraft); to operate (an airplane). [Webster 1913 Suppl.]