Ya know. It's just strange when you're working an accident and one of the outlines in the biohazard suits just keeps catching your eye. In our diverse new world there are some who can make even a whole body PBE hood sexy.

In all seriousness, I have been very impressed with our current NTSB Chair. Having lost some close friends in an accident that fell under her watch I closely studied the outcome. The service delivered to the families, our industry, and the US taxpayer were exemplary.

ALPA apparently fails to realize how the NTSB is specifically designed not to be pressured by advocacy groups. Objective data drives the process.

Does anyone know ... Is ALPA involved in this at all? Do we have party status? Are these pilots members of our association? In fact, was the Pilot in Command a scab? Why are we getting involved?