Kind of light found in the cockpit (5)

I believe the answer is:

pilot

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'kind of light' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for pilot that I've seen before include "Guide, flyer" , "experimental programme" , "Person in charge of aircraft" , "Airman" , "Navigator" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.

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