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Basic training results in pilot's suspension (9)

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I believe the answer is:

grounding

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'basic training' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'results in pilot's suspension' is the wordplay.
I cannot really see how this works, but
'in' is found in the answer.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

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(Other definitions for grounding that I've seen before include "Foundation of basic knowledge" , "hampering progress of high flier?" , "Basic training" , "keeping home" , "Rudimentary knowledge" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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