Cryptic crossword clue
Pilot, say, keeping height up after he had to fly low 5-3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 plus 3 letter word HEDGE HOP

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What does HEDGE HOP mean?

HEDGE HOP verb
  1. To fly low in an aircraft.

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