a pilot drives the aeroplane
auto-pilot
The person who flies an airplane is called a "pilot". Sometimes, they are assisted by a "co-pilot" and/or a "navigator".
copilot
The pilot, obviously.
oh yeah that's hard unless you are an aeroplane pilot. haha
It only takes one person to fly a small airplane like a Cessna. Larger planes may require a pilot, co-pilot and navigator.
In WW1 pilots were called fly boys.
The autopilot will maintain a vector and airspeed, which is programmed by the pilot.
Technically a pilot is anyone who has flown an airplane. In the USA, there are several different levels of pilot certificates. They go:Student Pilot Certificate (can fly solo with a flight instructor signoff)Private Pilot Certificate (can fly with passengers, not for hire)Commercial Pilot Certificate (can fly for hire)Airline Transport Pilot Certificate (can fly as a captain for charter and airline operations)So a "pilot" is not necessarily better or worse than a private pilot.
A Piper J-3 Cub can fly at less than 900 pounds including pilot.
When you are in an airplane and the clouds are very low, the pilot might fly above the clouds or make an emergency landing.