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"Peter Hucker" <no@spam.com> wrote in message
news:op.s2meg6hpwabk2w@blue.mshome.net...
> On Fri, 30 Dec 2005 21:56:33 -0000, Mr Pounder <Mr
<Pounder@rationalthought.com>> wrote:
>
> >
> >>
> >> But I don't think they are, in general, simply cash machines.
> >
> > Unless you live in Daventry.
>
> Explain.

Speed cameras up to your eyeballs.
The police used to keep the money, I am not sure if that is still the case.
Northampton is noted for speed cameras, you would not survive the first 10
miles.

Mr Pounder
>
> --
> http://www.petersparrots.com http://www.insanevideoclips.com
http://www.petersphotos.com
>
> Actual logged maintenance complaints by QUANTAS pilots and the corrective
action recorded by mechanics.
> P stands for the problem the pilots entered in the log.
> S stands for the corrective action taken by the mechanics.
>
> P: Left inside main tire almost needs replacement.
> 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: 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: DME volume set to more believable level.
>
> P: Friction locks cause throttle levers to stick.
> S: That's what they're 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. (note: this was for a piston-engineered
airplane; the pilot meant the engine was not running smoothly).
> 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: Radar hums.
> S: Reprogrammed radar with words.
>
> P: Mouse in cockpit.
> S: Cat installed.