As used in the Aviation Act: A. "aircraft" means airplane and helicopter; B. "pilot" means any person participating in the operation of an aircraft while it is in flight; C. "passenger" means any person riding in an aircraft except a pilot; D. "department" means the department of transportation; E. "division" means the aviation division of the department; F. "director" means the director of the division; and G. "secretary" means the secretary of transportation. History: 1953 Comp., § 44-1-10.2, enacted by Laws 1963, ch. 314, § 2; 1977, ch. 250, § 13; 1987, ch. 268, § 7; 2023, ch. 100, § 24.