What is "piloted"

Pilot \Pi"lot\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Piloted; p. pr. & vb. n. Piloting.] [Cf. F. piloter.]

1. To direct the course of, as of a ship, where navigation is dangerous.

2. Figuratively: To guide, as through dangers or difficulties. ``The art of piloting a state.''
   --Berkeley.

3. (A["e]ronautics) To fly, or act as pilot of (an aircraft); to operate (an airplane).

1945, past participle adjective from pilot (v.).

vb. (en-past of: pilot)