Note: I choose only 4 mostly because i wanted to use the polls (in order to see the reaction/votes), and because i feel these characters in terms of skill are far different and superior to other pilots (i know, there is Poe, Lando, Wedge, Revan, Kenobi, Ahsoka and many more maybe to another post to discuss). I also wanted to take mostly only media characters (as novel/comic characters don't get too many views/lore to discuss about).
Luke Skywalker: The son of the Chosen One. At a very young age in A New Hope he destroyed the big Death Star, landing a precise shot on the reactor core to blow it up. He was chased by Vader, hold his own and with the help of Han Solo fullfill the mission at hand. His pilot skills are key to the Rebellion, as well as his leadership in combat (being leader of Rogue Squadron once). He wanted to roll to the Imperial Academy, having dreams to be a pilot even as a little kid. Even though we see him more in his jedi robes rather than piloting, he inherit the ability of his father and the talent to pilot an X-Wing, a Lambda Shuttle, and many more ships.
Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader: Personally, the best one in the entire galaxy. The true Chosen One. Showing abilities as a young age driving in the pod racings, he adapted really fast when the Batlle of Naboo emerged, even piloting/leading the squad versus the Main Trade Federation Capital ship. Later on in his life, he made the reputation of the best pilot the Republic could have. Teacher, husband, a man who sometimes loses his way.
When we could believe the burning of Mustafar and his impractical suit could have damaged his ability of flying, it was all the opposite. Vader truly made a reputation as a fierce pilot for the Empire, destroying everything that challenged him. Rebels trully shows us that (another post coming later on) when we see him dealing with an entire rebel cell, they couldn´t stop him. If it was for Luke's force guiding him, and Han's surprise, Vader would have saved the day and the DS would still remained, as he dealt with Luke's escort quite easily before having a 1 vs 1 with his own son. Leader, cunning and ruthless.
Han Solo: The man that made the Kessel Run in 12 parsecs; saves Luke and Obi Wan from the Empire on Tatooine, getting them out of the planet alive without harm; run into a space slug ang got away alive, etc. A former smuggler with bad reputation, having Chewie as companion, always shooting first and asking questions later, Han then changed in the spark of the Original Trilogy to a Rebel Leader, husband to a Royal Princess Leia Organa, having Ben Solo (or the twins.. depending what story we follows).
Hera Syndulla: One of the best left to the last. Hera's piloting abilies are superb, beating the best pilots the Empire could sent against her (another interesting thing from the show, showing us her capabilities). She hold her own against Vader, escaping his wrath and trial of capture, getting the respect and fear of her fellow enemies, like Grand Admiral Thrawn. With Chopper, a great ship "The Ghost",an amazing crew and her leadership, Hera became a spark on the early Rebellion and a dagger to the Imperial forces. If it wasn't for the Chosen One existance, she would be the greatest pilot the galaxy could have.
Topic for discussion: Hera and Han's force sentitivity: I discussed with the mods earlier on on the topic about both of them having the force as an ally, not as a jedi, but just as a guidance. At first, i didn´t believe Hera possess it, but i rectify my thinking and yes, she does possess it to a certain degree. Han on the other hand, always has it. The movies tend to wink to that idea, with ceertain abilities he has, and some maneuvers only the great pilot could do. I wonder what the rest think about it, leave down in the comments and may the force be with all of us, always.
