as in pilots
one who flies or is qualified to fly an aircraft or spacecraft
in the early days of aviation, birdmen would travel around the country in their biplanes, putting on flying shows
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The government of Cuba published the notices to airlines and pilots on Sunday night, warning that jet fuel wouldn't be available at nine airports across the island, including José Martí International Airport in Havana, starting Tuesday and continuing until March 11.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026 -
Many of the mustaches that have made it to orbit have been championed by astronauts who were Navy fighter pilots.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 Feb. 2026
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Kors himself arrived later on, his signature dark aviators on and husband Lance Le Pere by his side.—
Leigh Nordstrom,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
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However the role of naval aviators—renowned for their flying skills—has not been eliminated, and unmanned technology is seeing pilots able to wield swarms of drones under their command in flight.—
Zita Ballinger Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Birdmen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/birdmen. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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