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The flight logs
Much has been written about the advantages of humor at the office. It
has been found to increase morale, retention, and productivity. We found
the following on several internet sources and found it presents an excellent
view of humor in the workplace.
It is reported to be real log entries from the pilots and maintenance workers
at Qantas Airlines. You will recall that Qantas is the only airline Rain Man,
the autistic older brother of Tom Cruise as portrayed by Dustin Hoffman in
the movie would fly because they were the only airline never to have had an
accident. Perhaps their use of humor is the reason for this success.
Life Lesson: Keep a sense of humor.
About MaxImpact
MaxImpact is a training and development organization based in Rochester Hills. Their products and services connect teams to a
shared vision. For information on MaxImpact, visit www.getmaximpact.com, call 248-802-6138, or write rick@getmaximpact.
com.
Much has been written about the advantages of humor at the office. It
has been found to increase morale, retention, and productivity. We found
the following on several internet sources and found it presents an excellent
view of humor in the workplace.
It is reported to be real log entries from the pilots and maintenance workers
at Qantas Airlines. You will recall that Qantas is the only airline Rain Man,
the autistic older brother of Tom Cruise as portrayed by Dustin Hoffman in
the movie would fly because they were the only airline never to have had an
accident. Perhaps their use of humor is the reason for this success.
- Pilot: Left inside main tire almost needs replacement.
Mechanic: Almost replaced left inside main tire.
Pilot: Test flight OK, except auto-land very rough.
Mechanic: Auto-land 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 feet per minute 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 windshield.
Mechanic: Suspect you're right.
Pilot: Number 3 engine missing.
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: Target radar hums.
Mechanic: Reprogrammed target radar with lyrics.
Pilot: Mouse in cockpit.
Mechanic: Cat installed.
Pilot: Noise coming from under instrument panel. Sounds like a midget pounding on something with a hammer.
Mechanic: Took hammer away from midget.
Life Lesson: Keep a sense of humor.
About MaxImpact
MaxImpact is a training and development organization based in Rochester Hills. Their products and services connect teams to a
shared vision. For information on MaxImpact, visit www.getmaximpact.com, call 248-802-6138, or write rick@getmaximpact.
com.
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