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Pilot’s rifle? (4-5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

high-flier

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This clue could be a double definition.

'pilot's' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)

'rifle?' is the second definition.
Both the answer and definition are singular nouns.
Maybe there's an association between them I don't understand?

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for high-flier that I've seen before include "Successful person (in an aeroplane?)" , "Successful type" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.
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