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(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 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 backorder.

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 they’re there for.

P: IFF inoperative.
S: IFF 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.
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.

P: Noise coming from under instrument panel. Sounds like a midget pounding on something with a hammer.
S: Took hammer away from midget.

For some reason I thought Segways were removed from the streets after some people did the usual to a new innovative idea. Tried it out, did something stupid, injured themselves, sued the company and the company went out of business. This video proves the opposite, it looks like Segway has been busy with some very cool new models.

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The Nemo Morpho tent uses high pressure air tubes instead of poles to support the structure. This means it can be quickly setup without having to assemble and attach fiberglass or aluminum poles.

I remember having a tent like this 10-15 years ago. It used a bike pump to fill up and took about 5 minutes to blow up. But it started getting small leaks and I ended up wearing the tent by the middle of the night.

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