human-operated aircraft

noun phrase

Meaning

An aircraft that is controlled in flight by a human pilot or crew on board, as opposed to autonomous or remotely piloted vehicles.

Examples

The pilot skillfully maneuvered the human-operated aircraft through the storm.
Many early aviation pioneers learned to fly in basic human-operated aircraft.

Synonyms: manned aircraft, piloted aircraft, conventional aircraft

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human-operated aircraft

noun phrase

Pronunciation: ˈhjuːmən ˌɒpəreɪtɪd ˈeəkrɑːft

Definition

An aircraft that is controlled in flight by a human pilot or crew on board, as opposed to autonomous or remotely piloted vehicles.

Examples

The pilot skillfully maneuvered the human-operated aircraft through the storm.
Many early aviation pioneers learned to fly in basic human-operated aircraft.
Regulations often distinguish between human-operated aircraft and unmanned aerial systems.

How to Use human-operated aircraft

human-operated aircraft (noun phrase): An aircraft that is controlled in flight by a human pilot or crew on board. — "The regulations for human-operated aircraft are different from those for drones."

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