No-one drives aeroplanes, but pilots fly aeroplanes.
The main driver of the aeroplane is the Pilot (referred to as the Captain). He/she is assisted by the co-pilot.
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They are called pilots just like those that operate an airplane.
A "Pilot" is a person who drives a plane.
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A person that drives a passenger actually drives the car for the owner. This special essential person is called a Chauffeur.
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A person who drives a car is commonly referred to as a motorist.
The person who flies an airplane is called a "pilot". Sometimes, they are assisted by a "co-pilot" and/or a "navigator".