> It's said that 'Mechanics' lack a sense of humor - but this one proves otherwise
> In the airline industry before a flight takes off, the pilot makes a check list of all its functions...
> In case of any problems the pilot writes "P"(problem) against it & when the Mechanic checks & rectifies it he marks "S"(solution)...provided.
> A case in point:
* Pilot > Mouse in cockpit (P)
* Mechanic > "Cat installed" (S)
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Pilot Vs Mechanic
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Re: Pilot Vs Mechanic
Is that a purrrfect solution?
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Re: Pilot Vs Mechanic
I had once read a whole lot more of these complaints and hilarious solutions
http://rense.com/general95/pilots.html
http://rense.com/general95/pilots.html
Pilot Complaint: Left inside main tire almost needs replacement.
Solution: Almost replaced left inside main tire.
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 back-order.
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 friction locks are for.
P: IFF inoperative in OFF mode.
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: Noise coming from under instrument panel. Sounds like a midget pounding on something with a hammer.
S: Took hammer away from the midget
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Re: Pilot Vs Mechanic
Couple more:
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: Autopilot in altitude-hold mode produces a 200 feet per minute descent.
S: Cannot reproduce problem on ground.
Cheers all!
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: Autopilot in altitude-hold mode produces a 200 feet per minute descent.
S: Cannot reproduce problem on ground.
Cheers all!
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