>
> And to Bill (plus any other list members with vulnerable livestock) I'm sure
> that all here will join me to sincerely wish you and your farm well
> during the present very serious crisis for you all.
>
> Regards to all,
>
> John in Wales
Many thanks for the sentiment John
All the best - Bill
This has nothing to do with Ql but I got a laugh from it
Never let it be said that ground crews and engineers lack a sense of
humour.
>>Here are some actual maintenance complaints/problems, generally known as
>>squawks, recently submitted by QANTAS Pilots to maintenance engineers.
>>After attending to the squawks, maintenance crews are required to log the
>>details of the action taken to solve the pilots' squawks.
>>
>>(P - The problem logged by the pilot.)
>>
>>(S - The solution and action taken by the engineers.)
>>
>>P - Left inside main tyre almost needs replacement.
>>S - Almost replaced left inside main tyre.
>>
>>P - Test flight OK, except autotland 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 - Volume set to more believable level.
>>
>>P - Friction locks cause throttle levers to stick.
>>S - That's what they are 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 - Target radar hums.
>>S - Reprogrammed target radar with words.
>>
>>P - Mouse in cockpit.
>>S - Cat installed.
