Top-notch pilot (3)

I believe the answer is:

ace

(Other definitions for ace that I've seen before include "Player who excels" , "One in a suit" , "Brilliant" , "Great" , "SERVE?] that's non-returnable" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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