51. It had flown from Connecticut on Friday, and its pilot was taking family and friends on sightseeing flights on Sunday, KING-TV reported. 52. Others helped truss him up with neckties and belts while the off-duty pilot took the controls. 53. Spokesman Jens Peter Skaarup could not say how many passengers were affected by the action or how many pilots took part in the walkout. 54. Team members packaged the food and water the pilots will take, and electronics panels were screwed together and installed. 55. The agency also is studying technology that would free pilots from the limits of the existing system of aerial highways and let pilots take routes they select. 56. The inquiry board said the pilots had taken a risk in flying over mountainous terrain in bad weather and strong winds. 57. The pilot took the bomber once around the churning column of pink, salmon, blue, violet, black and white smoke and got them out of there. 58. The pilot took the plane back to Connecticut, where Newman lives, the Albany Times Union reported Friday. 59. The pilots took evasive action after being alerted by onboard collision systems. 60. The pilot took no questions from reporters, saying he was looking forward to quiet time after a long trip. |