[Az-Geocaching] just for laughs

xWaterLilyx listserv@azgeocaching.com
Thu, 24 Jul 2003 03:15:06 -0700 (PDT)


::wiping the tears from her eyes:: OMG... me and RTF
were laughing a lot at these.


--- Gale Draper <sonoralovesmommy@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Some of you may have already seen this. It was sent
> to me and I thought it was funny.
>  
> 
> After every flight, pilots fill out a form called a
> gripe sheet, 
> which conveys to the mechanics any problem they had
> with 
> the airplane during the flight.
> 
> The mechanics read and correct the problem, and then
> explain 
> in writing on the lower half of the form what
> remedial action was 
> taken. The pilot reviews the gripe sheets before the
> next flight.
> 
> Never let it be said that ground crews and engineers
> lack a 
> sense of humor. Here are some actual maintenance
> problems 
> submitted by Qantas pilots and the solutions
> recorded by 
> maintenance engineers. By the way, Qantas is the
> only 
> major airline that has never had an accident.
> 
> (P = The problem logged by the pilot.)
> (S = The solution and action taken by the engineer.)
> 
> P: Left inside main tyre almost needs replacement.
> S: Almost replaced left inside main tyre.
> 
> P: Test flight OK, except auto-land very rough.
> S: Auto-land not installed on this aircraft.
> 
> 
> P: Something loose in cockpit.
> S: Something tightened in cockpit.
> 
> P: Dead bugs on windshield.
> S: Live bugs on backorder.
> 
> P: Autopilot in altitude-hold mode produces a 
> 200 feet-per-minute descent.
> S: Cannot reproduce problem on ground.
> 
> P: Evidence of leak on right main landing gear.
> S: Evidence removed.
> 
> P: DME volume unbelievably loud.
> S: DME volume set to more believable level.
> 
> P: Friction locks cause throttle levers to stick.
> S: That's what they're there for.
> 
> P: IFF inoperative.
> S: IFF always inoperative in OFF mode.
> 
> P: Suspected crack in windshield.
> S: Suspect you're right.
> 
> P: Number 3 engine missing.
> S: Engine found on right wing after brief search.
> 
> P: Aircraft handles funny.
> S: Aircraft warned to straighten up, fly right, and
> be serious.
> 
> P: Target radar hums.
> S: Reprogrammed target radar with lyrics.
> 
> P: Mouse in cockpit.
> S: Cat installed.
> 
> 
> 
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xWaterLilyx & RTF
Team H20
Phoenix, AZ (Ahwatukee)

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