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Friday, January 25, 2008 12:00 AM

Ask the pilot

Pilots fear bombs and ground collisions, sure, but what are the other scenarios that fill them with dread?
By Patrick Smith

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  • Thursday, January 24, 2008 06:57 PM

    excellent column

    This is my favorite feature in Salon, and thanks to the author for bringing common sense and rational speculation to a potentially sensational subject.

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