What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cheer pilot that's manoeuvred aerial transport (10)" mean?

The definition is "transport". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of CHEER + PILOT = HELICOPTER; definition: "transport" The answer is HELICOPTER.

Cheer pilot that's manoeuvred aerial transport (10)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17229 | 13 Across | 2023-11-15 flower