Ah, history repeats itself again! In an internation gliding competition flown in Italy, a pilot flying the task announced on air "There's a snake in my glider!"
Helpful recommendations from other pilots followed...."Fly higher, and it will get cold and go to sleep!"
"No, don't do that, it will cuddle up closer to you for warmth!"
"Is it a poisonous snake? look in the eyes, if they are eliptical it is poisonous..."
The pilot decided to land as soon as possible. The next morning, before the competitors launched, unusual care was taken with the daily inspection....