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Friday, September 25, 2015
Thursday, September 24, 2015
Off topic, completely: Just in case you need a laugh (Pilots and Mechanics)
I’d like to thank Gary Rowley for
sending this to me.
Just in case you need a laugh:
Remember it takes a college degree to fly a plane, but
only a high school diploma to fix one; a reassurance to those of us who fly
routinely in our jobs.
After every flight, UPS
pilots fill out a form, called a 'gripe sheet,' which tells
mechanics about problems with the aircraft. The mechanics correct the problems,
document their repairs on the form, and then pilots review the gripe sheets
before the next flight.
Never let it be said that ground crews lack a sense of
humor.
Here are some actual maintenance complaints submitted by
UPS pilots (marked with a P) and the solutions recorded (marked with an S) by
maintenance engineers.
By the way, UPS is the
only major airline that has never, ever, had an accident.
P: Left inside main tire almost needs replacement.
S: 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 is 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. (I love this one!)
S: Aircraft warned to straighten up, fly right and be
serious.
*
P: Target radar hums.
S: Reprogrammed target radar with lyrics.
*
P: Mouse in cockpit.
S: Cat installed.
*
And the best one for last
*
P: Noise coming from under instrument panel. Sounds like a
midget pounding on something with a hammer.
S: Took hammer away from the midget.
How Staples Advertises Engineering Prints – I think it is funny!
Well, excuse my
sense of humor (admittedly, it is weird), but I got a big laugh when I read
what Staples says about “engineering prints”.
Engineering Prints
18'' x 24'', 24” x 36”, 36” x 48”
These engineering prints
reproduce line drawings and graphics with high definition and contrast. The
large size creates an easy-to-read alternative for sharing ideas with clients
and contractors and is a low-cost option when a high volume of prints is
required.
• Delineate the finer points of a design without worrying
about inaccuracies during reproduction. The crisp, white paper of these
engineering prints makes every detail stand out, displaying lines and graphics
with the meticulous accuracy required by architects and builders.
• Present a design to a group using one of these engineering
prints, making it easy for everyone to see and share in the discussion. Center
conversations around this visual to reach consensus on a project's requirements
and to promote your ideas with ease.
• Choose the size and price
to suit your budget and needs with the
three options available for these engineering prints. Use the smaller size
for personal perusal, saving the medium and large prints for on-site reference.
Based
on what I read on Staple’s website, where it features “Engineering Prints”,
engineering prints are only available in three sizes:
18 x
24 – starting at $1.99 each
24 x
36 – starting at $3.89 each
36 x
48 – starting at $7.79 each
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
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