hope you find this interesting...
here is a silly flight related thing I got in my mail:
> Never let it be said that ground crews and maintenance workers lack a sense of humor. Here are some actual logged maintenance complaints and problems, known as "squawks," submitted by Qantas pilots and the solution recorded by maintenance workers.
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 corrective action.
> _____________________________ ______________
>
> P: Left inside main tire almost needs replacement.
> S: Almost replaced left inside main tire.
>
> P: Test flight OK, except autoland very rough.
> S: Autoland not installed on this aircraft.
>
> P: No. 2 propeller seeping prop fluid.
> S: No. 2 propeller seepage normal. Nos. 1, 3 and 4
> propellers lack normal seepage.
>
> 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-fpm 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 windscreen.
> 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: Mouse in cockpit.
> S: Cat installed.
>
mental note: do not fly with these guys...
Bozon
