Is this a pan-pan or a mayday?
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Is this a pan-pan or a mayday?
Last edited by PompeyPaul; 5th April 2012 at 19:24.
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Apologies in advance
How can snakes on a plane be taken seriously, its a small problem - all you need is a P2 by the name of Mr S Jackson
For the faint hearted, this does contain some profanity and a little swearing
For the faint hearted, this does contain some profanity and a little swearing
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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....
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....
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In theory, it would be Pan-Pan; in reality it was (quoted from BBC website):
I've heard of animals making homes in aircraft; such as birds nesting in the cowling, and earwigs hiding in the pitot tube. What other bestial stowaways have been found in the aircraft?
Originally Posted by Braden Blennerhassett
You're not going to believe me, and its not a joke, but I have a snake on the plane!"
