41.   But should a terrorist manage to sneak aboard, pilots have a secret weapon that only they can implement.

42.   But the American pilots have longstanding complaints that previously culminated in an attempted strike two years ago.

43.   But the pilots clearly have a very personal beef with Crandall, particularly over his compensation.

44.   But that was not what the pilot had in mind.

45.   By contrast, airline pilots have to undergo annual drug tests.

46.   By late Wednesday night, after a long day of bargaining, the pilots had a made a compromise offer and the company had responded.

47.   Callers to the message line of the Federal Express pilots union just last Thursday were reassured that the pilots had Fedex on the run.

48.   Can you tell me if the pilot has the authority to bring the plane back to the gate and let off those who want off?

49.   City officials said they did not know how much experience the pilot had or whether he had been involved in any previous crashes.

50.   Civilian or military, a pilot always has the full authority and responsibility for making judgment calls about safety.