Pilóta

Pilóta is a noun used in Hungarian to denote a person who operates a vehicle, most commonly an aircraft, but can also refer to pilots of ships, railways, or other conveyances. In aviation contexts, a pilóta is typically a professionally licensed pilot who controls the aircraft during flight; in maritime contexts, the term can denote a harbor or river pilot who guides vessels through ports or narrow waters. In modern language, compounds such as drónpilóta (drone pilot) are common.

Training and licensing: Aviation pilots require licenses issued by civil aviation authorities; categories include private, commercial, and airline transport pilot licenses, each with minimum flight hours, theoretical exams, and medical fitness requirements. Pilots must follow procedures for navigation, communication, and safety, operate under air traffic control, and respond to emergencies. Maritime pilots undergo port or harbor pilot certification and are licensed to guide ships in restricted channels; training emphasizes local approaches, ship handling, and safety.

Etymology and usage: The word pilóta is a Hungarian cognate of the English "pilot" and is related to similar forms in other languages, such as pilota in Italian and Turkish. The form and meaning are widely understood in Europe and beyond, reflecting the historical spread of aviation and navigation. See also: Pilot, Aviator, Drone pilot.