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But he wouldn't be dropped out of an aeroplane! (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pilot

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This clue might be a double definition.

'but he wouldn't be dropped' is the first definition.
The answer is a person as well as being a singular noun. This is suggested by the definition.

'an aeroplane' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps you can see a link between them that I don't see?

'out of' is the link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for pilot that I've seen before include "Guide, flyer" , "Plane's operator" , "Airman" , "Trial broadcast" , "Steer (a ship or plane)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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