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Joke of the Day

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, 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 autoland very rough.
S - Autoland not installed on this aircraft.

P - Something loose in cockpit.
S - Something tightened in cockpit.

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 - 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 - Mouse in cockpit.
S - Cat installed

Downloads

Boxworld is an addictive little game to puzzle your brain. 

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Each month there is an excel-style quiz available to download.  You will either need to recognise movie scenes, actors eyes, logos or album titles.  Test out your eye for detail here.

quiz

How many ...
Q:   How many Bill Gates' does it take to change a lightbulb?
A:   None.  He simply declares darkness to be the new standard.

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