Fatheaded fibs from 'pilots' (5)

I believe the answer is:

flies

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'pilots' is the definition.
('fly' can be a synonym of 'pilot')

'fatheaded fibs' is the wordplay.
'fatheaded' becomes 'f' (this could be a standard abbreviation I've not previously seen).
'fibs' becomes 'lies' (informal term for lies).
'f'+'lies'='FLIES'

'from' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for flies that I've seen before include "Insects; passes swiftly" , "Insects; goes quickly" , "Trouser zip area -- travels through the air" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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