pilot - to denote something that serves as a prototype or experimental undertaking prior to full-scale operation, activity, or use; experimental, initial
1. To that end the Community must encourage the carrying out of field experiments and pilot and demonstration projects.
2. During the years 1998, 1999 and 2000 the Member States when applying for funding by the Commission for experimental projects shall give priority to experimental projects that are concerned with the utility of square-meshed panels or other devices for increasing the selectivity of towed gears.
