pilotage

pi·lot·age  (pl-tj)

n.

1. Nautical

a. The technique or act of piloting.

b. The fee paid to a pilot.

2. Aerial navigation by visual identification of landmarks.

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pilotage [ˈpaɪlətɪdʒ]

n

1. (Mathematics & Measurements / Navigation) the act of piloting an aircraft or ship

2. (Mathematics & Measurements / Navigation) a pilot's fee

3. (Mathematics & Measurements / Navigation) the navigation of an aircraft by the observation of ground features and use of charts

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pilotage

1. the act of piloting.
2. the skill or expertise of a pilot. See also dues and payment.

See also: Ships

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a fee charged for piloting a vessel into or out of a harbor.

See also: Dues and Payment

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	pilotage - the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place navigation, piloting steering, guidance, direction - the act of setting and holding a course; "a new council was installed under the direction of the king" instrument flying - navigation of an airplane solely by instruments astronavigation, celestial navigation - navigating according to the positions of the stars dead reckoning - navigation without the aid of celestial observations bear down on, bear down upon - sail towards another vessel, of a ship luff, point - sail close to the wind weather - sail to the windward of boat - ride in a boat on water steam, steamer - travel by means of steam power; "The ship steamed off into the Pacific" yacht - travel in a yacht sail - travel on water propelled by wind; "I love sailing, especially on the open sea"; "the ship sails on" beat - sail with much tacking or with difficulty; "The boat beat in the strong wind" scud, rack - run before a gale outpoint - sail closer to the wind than wear round, tack - turn into the wind; "The sailors decided to tack the boat"; "The boat tacked" wear ship - turn away from the wind; "The sailors decided it was time to wear ship" ferry - travel by ferry ferry - transport by ferry ferry - transport from one place to another raft - transport on a raft; "raft wood down a river" barge - transport by barge on a body of water
	2.	pilotage - the occupation of a pilot piloting craft, trade - the skilled practice of a practical occupation; "he learned his trade as an apprentice"