Cheer pilot's handling of aircraft (10)

I believe the answer is:

helicopter

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'aircraft' is the definition.
(helicopter is a kind of aircraft)

'cheer pilot's handling' is the wordplay.
'cheer pilot' anagrams to 'HELICOPTER'.
Though, I'm not clear how the anagram is indicated.

'of' is the link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for helicopter that I've seen before include "Rotorcraft" , "Rotary-winged craft" , "Triple echo (anag) - form of air transport" , "surveillance vehicle" , "surveillance equipment" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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