Cryptic crossword clue
Chair of a sort holding driving aid for test pilot, maybe 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word ROCKETEER

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The straight part
We know that "test pilot, maybe" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case test pilot, maybe = rocketeer.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does ROCKETEER mean?

ROCKETEER noun
  1. Somebody who designs, launches, operates, or travels in a rocket.

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