May 31, 2005
May 25, 2005
Airplane Humor
Here are some actual logged maintenance complaints by QANTAS pilots and the corrective action recorded by mechanics. Never let it be said that ground crews and engineers lack a sense of humor.
Pilot: Left inside main tyre almost needs replacement
Mechanic: Almost replaced left inside main tyre
Pilot: Test flight OK except autoland very rough
Mechanic: Autoland not installed on this aircraft!
Pilot: Something loose in cockpit
Mechanic: Something tightened in cockpit
Pilot: Dead bugs on windshield
Mechanic: Live bugs on back order
Pilot: Autopilot in altitude-hold mode produces a 200-fpm descent
Mechanic: Cannot reproduce problem on ground
Pilot: Evidence of leak on right main landing gear
Mechanic: Evidence removed
Pilot: DME volume unbelievably loud
Mechanic: DME volume set to more believable level
Pilot: Friction locks cause throttle levers to stick
Mechanic: That's what they're there for!
Pilot: IFF inoperative
Mechanic: IFF always inoperative in OFF mode
Pilot: Suspected crack in windscreen
Mechanic: Suspect you're right
Pilot: Number 3 engine missing (Note: the pilot meant 'misfiring')
Mechanic: Engine found on right wing after brief search
Pilot: Aircraft handles funny
Mechanic: Aircraft warned to straighten up, fly right and be serious
Pilot: Radar hums
Mechanic: Reprogrammed radar with words
Pilot: Mouse in cockpit
Mechanic: Cat installed
QANTAS is the only major airline that has never had an accident.
May 17, 2005
Salt and Water Cures All?
I just finished reading an article about Super Water. The water only has salt in it but it carries an ion imbalance that kills viruses, spores, and bacteria. Even more important it is harmless to people, plants and animals. The Super Water was developed by Oculus who said that it could be effective fighting superbugs such as the Bird Flu, Ebola and even Anthrax.