After every flight a pilot completes a "Gripe Sheet" which lets the mechanics know what needs to be checked and/or repaired on the plane. Then the mechanics list what work was completed and the pilots review the "Gripe Sheets" prior to flight.
Here are some of the more funny ones....
P= The problemed logged by the pilot
S= The solution and action taken by the mechanics
P: Left inside main tire almost need rplacemnet S: Almost replaced left inside main tire.
P: Test flight OK, except autoland very rough S: Autoland 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: Friction locks cause throttle levers to stick S: Thats what they are there for
P: IFF Inoperative S: IFF always inoperative in OFF mode
P: Suspected crack in windshield S: Suspect your right
P: Number 3 engine missing S: Engine found on right wing after brief search
P: Target radar hums S: Reprogrammed target radar with words
P: Mouse in cockpit S: Cat installed
Posted by Glenn Taylor (Member # 162) on :
LOL!!
Posted by Steve Barba (Member # 431) on :
One that I used a couple of times-
P- Evidence of hydraulic leak #2 MLG,(main landing gear).
S- Evidence removed.
Posted by Artisan Signs (Member # 3146) on :
In the Air Force, if the pilot complained of a problem that we couldn't duplicate (CND), we would tell them that "It was a problem in the anti-gravitational crossover feed valve", and they would usually buy it. If it was a problem with the communications system we would tell them that "It must be a short between the head sets", once again they would say "OK", and it would probably dawn on them at a later time.
Remember, the propeller is there just to keep the pilot cool,.. as a matter of fact, if it stops spinning, you could actually see the pilot start to sweat!
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