Aircraft Humour
 

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> Subject: Aircraft Humor
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> After every flight, pilots fill out a form called a gripe sheet, which
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> conveys to the mechanics problems encountered with the aircraft during
> the flight
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> that need repair or correction. The mechanics read and correct the
> problem, and
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> then respond in writing on the lower half of the form what remedial
> action
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> was taken, and the pilot reviews the gripe sheets before the next
> flight.
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> Never let it be said that ground crews and engineers lack a sense of
> humor!
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> Here are some actual logged maintenance complaints and problems as
> submitted by Qantas pilots and the solution recorded by maintenance
engineers (By the way, Qantas is the only major airline that has never had
an accident.
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> (P = The problem logged by the pilot.)
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> (S = The solution and action taken by the engineers.)
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> P: Left inside main tire almost needs replacement.
> S: Almost replaced left inside main tire.
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> P: Test flight OK, except auto-land very rough.
> S: Auto-land not installed on this aircraft.
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> P: Something loose in cockpit.
> S: Something tightened in cockpit.
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> P: Dead bugs on windshield.
> S: Live bugs on back-order.
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> P: Evidence of leak on right main landing gear.
> S: Evidence removed.
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> P: DME volume unbelievably loud. (Distance Measuring equipment)
> S: DME volume set to more believable level.
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> P: Friction locks cause throttle levers to stick.
> S: That's what they're there for.
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> P: IFF inoperative.
> S: IFF always inoperative in OFF mode.
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> P: Suspected crack in windshield.
> S: Suspect you're right.
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> P: Number 3 engine missing.
> S: Engine found on right wing after brief search.
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> P: Aircraft handles funny.
> S: Aircraft warned to straighten up, fly right, and be serious.
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P: Target radar hums.
S: Reprogrammed target radar with lyrics.
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P: Mouse in cockpit.
S: Cat installed.
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> P: Noise coming from under instrument panel. Sounds like a midget
> pounding on something with a hammer.
> S: Took hammer away from midget.
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It's old.... but an absolute classic

I hadn't seen it before However if it is that old maybe some of our members are too young to have seen it;)