Flyer Who Assesses Performance of New Aircraft

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Paris, Group 245, Puzzle 2 (Maison La Roche).

Question is: Flyer Who Assesses Performance of New Aircraft

and the answer is: TESTPILOT

Word Meaning:

TEST PILOT — (aviation) An aviator who flies new and modified aircraft in specific maneuvers.

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