diff --git a/src/pilot.h b/src/pilot.h
index 33d729e..abc5a13 100644
--- a/src/pilot.h
+++ b/src/pilot.h
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ struct Ship;
 
 #define PARACHUTE_FRAME 2
 
-struct Pilot {
+typedef struct Pilot {
     struct Walker walker;       /* inherits Walker */
     SDL_Surface *sprite[3];     /* Normal,Normal2, Parachute */
     Vector attack_vector;       /* Direction where gun is pointed to */