61.   Pilots say they were flying blind for an extended period.

62.   Pilots say work on charter jets is invigorating, pays decently, but can be taxing.

63.   Pilots say its widespread use cannot occur soon enough.

64.   Pilots say the gear is difficult to put on, uncomfortable and severely restricts their vision.

65.   Pilots also said the government agreed to do new soundings on the channel to see the extent of silt and debris.

66.   Pilots said that haze on the flight path could be a challenge, because it could make a pilot lose sight of the horizon.

67.   Pilots say that there is a much better safety system.

68.   Pilots say they are now looking for a mediator to resume the negotiations.

69.   Passengers who fly on American Eagle will be shortchanged, the American pilots say.

70.   Pilots said they won a key concession in meetings with government officials today by getting the draft limits reduced for ships passing through the channel.