Ind. Code § 8-21-2-1
In this chapter, "aircraft" means any contrivance known or invented after May 21, 1929, used or designed for navigation of or flight in the air, except a parachute or other contrivance designed for such navigation but used primarily as safety equipment. "Operating aircraft" means performing the services of aircraft pilot.
As amended by P.L.66-1984, SEC.136.