Originally Posted by
Check Essential
Yea, its just an operational philosophy, cultural thing.
Northwest operational philosophy seems to have been a bit more highly choreographed and regimented. Delta cockpits were more flexible and "just make sure somebody does it" was kinda the attitude.
Its sorta like the old saw about the Air Force/Navy difference.
Air Force: You can't do it unless the book says you can.
Navy: You can do it unless the book says you can't.
I would like to take this opportunity to point out that we are no that different.
Some on the North complained about
:
1.) The Captains not calling for flap extension.
2.) Only getting one usable release.
Some on the South complained about
:
1.) "Brakes set. Pressures normal."
2.) Both pilots responding to the shutdown checklist.
Both got told by the other side to deal with it!
Here's to being, "Shut up and row!" brothers to the end.
