>one. A DC8 -precursor to the DC10 was being used for training. As I
>remember it, just after takeoff the training pilot simulated an
>engine out by suddenly shutting the throttles on one engine. This was
>meant to give the trainee an interesting excercise in enmergency
>procedure at takeoff. Unfortunately, the throttle gates were not

OK, somebody laugh at this one:

   Santa Claus, like all pilots, gets regular visits from the Federal
 Aviation Administration, and the FAA examiner arrived last week for
 the pre-Christmas flight check.

   In preparation, Santa had the elves wash the sled and bathe all the
 reindeer.  Santa got his logbook out and made sure all his paperwork
 was in order.  He knew they would examine all his equipment and truly
 put Santa's flying skills to the test...

   The examiner walked slowly around the sled.  He checked the reindeer
 harnesses, the landing gear, and Rudolf's nose.  He painstakingly
 reviewed Santa's weight and balance calculations for sled's enormous
 payload.

   Finally, they were ready for the checkride.  Santa got in and
 fastened his seatbelt and shoulder harness and checked the compass.
 Then the examiner hopped in carrying, to Santa's surprise, a shotgun.

   "What's that for?!?" asked Santa incredulously.

   The examiner winked and said, "I'm not supposed to tell you this
 ahead of time," as he leaned over to whisper in Santa's ear, "but
 you're gonna lose an engine on takeoff."

Andy

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