http://www.rd.com/openContentCategory.do?contentCategoryId=1018 Read about inspiring people and their extraordinary true stories. Delve into our special reports and discover bright ideas from the U.S. and the world. What one pilot would really like to say from the cockpit http://www.rd.com/your-america-inspiring-people-and-stories/airplane-pilot-shares-his-thoughts/article75244.html http://www.rd.com/your-america-inspiring-people-and-stories/airplane-pilot-shares-his-thoughts/article75244.html Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 After many FDA approved drugs have been recalled, people are losing faith in the FDA. 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