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 two Canadian pilots who died in Sunday's runway collision at LaGuardia Airport in New York were young, ambitious men at the start of their careers who each had pursued their yearslong dream of flying.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026 -
Jeannette Gagnier, the great aunt of one of the pilots, identified him as Antoine Forest.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Mar. 2026
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As the carrier celebrates its 100th anniversary, veteran Boeing 787 captain Chresten Wilson is set to become the most senior pilot among United’s 18,000 aviators—and the first woman ever to hold that title.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Initial landing spots for the air taxis are likely to be Fixed Base Operations, which are service businesses that supply general and business aviators with fuel, maintenance, food, and even space for overnight sleepovers.—
David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Birdmen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/birdmen. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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