Starfield Skills -> Tech Skills
Piloting is a skill in Starfield located in the Tech skill tree that allows the use of ship thrusters and increased turning and maneuverability while also unlocking higher-rank B Class and C Class ship components. Piloting is one of the best Tech skills in the game.
Piloting Skill Description
Description: As more people journey into space, the number of those certified to effectively pilot various types of spacecraft has increased dramatically.

Piloting Ranks
Rank 1
You can now use ship thrusters.
Rank 2
Increased ship turning rate and maneuverability.
Rank 3
Unlock the ability to pilot Class B ships.
Rank 4
Unlock the ability to pilot Class C ships.
Piloting Builds

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