Originally Posted by sailingfun

There was not a single pilot spied on at Delta or notes taken in secret. Again its all complete and utter BS. There is all a very bad rumor. Find one pilot who has been called in and had to discuss something from secret notes!
There are a few pilots who simply like to fan the flames. They enjoy it, its what they do. We have some in the south and they have some in the north. They will start, repeat and change every rumor to suit their needs.
We have always had periodic ride along programs at Delta. Its a great safety tool and non punitive and not once has ever been punitive. The audits are normally done after major changes. Think we have had some of those? They always state who they are and why they are on the jumpseat.
As far as the ride along program for the 757 NW guys again it was all above board. No secret notes or anything else. They were placed on the aircraft as a asset to the crew. Nothing more. One rumor was there was a 47 page checklist the secret riders were filling out on the NW's crews. Funny the TOE guide has 47 pages and would be something a pilot assisting would have and keep out during the flight.
Being paranoid is a tough way to live your life. Some want to make a career of it and steering up trouble. I had 2 NW pilots show up to ride on my jump seat. Oh my god! They must be there to spy on me!!! OMG. They are after me!!! Opps oh not really. They are just trying to get a feel for Africa ops before the 330 flew there. Great guys and no black helicopters.
Think when you pass on a stupid rumor!!!!