Pilotry refers to the skills and knowledge required to operate an aircraft. There are several synonyms for the word pilotry, including aviating, flying, piloting, navigating, and steering. Aviating is the process of operating an aircraft to achieve flight, while flying involves the actual act of being in the air. Piloting refers specifically to the act of controlling the aircraft's movements, navigating means charting a course or directing the aircraft, and steering involves maneuvering the aircraft in a specific direction. Other related synonyms include airmanship, aviation, and aerial navigation, all of which describe the knowledge and skills required to operate an aircraft safely and effectively.