PILOT (2)

Pi″lot, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Piloted; p. pr. & vb. n. Piloting.] [[Cf. F. piloter.]] 1. 1. To direct the course of, as of a ship, where navigation is dangerous.
2. 2. Figuratively: To guide, as through dangers or difficulties. “The art of piloting a state.” Berkeley.