# Pilot

A release of a product to a limited group of real users doing real work, for a limited time, with a planned short-term review of its viability or effectiveness.

Also called: Pilot program, Trial, Limited rollout

Often confused with: MVP

Related: A/B test

Source: https://redfinchadvisory.com/lexicon/pilot (version 1.0, changed 2026-10-21)