Santa Stories For Your Family
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SANTA'S
PLIGHT
By Levant E.
Smith
The FAA
has been reviewing air traffic safety, especially the safety of small aircraft.
It was brought to their attention that one particular small aircraft has been
overlooked for a great many years. This aircraft is used by only one
individual, just once a year. There has been much political pressure brought to
bear for this individual. It was decided, for the public safety, that the FAA
should review this aircraft, owned by Santa Claus.
Their
findings were:
Other than the red nose of one of the propulsion units,
there
were no marker lights.
There were no flotation devices, seat belts, oxygen masks
or
trays to be put in the upright position.
There
were no flaps, slats, altimeters, air speed indicators
or
landing lights.
The landing gear was better suited to a helicopter.
The exhaust emissions, of the propulsion units, were
above
allowable environmental limits.
The pilot did not file flight plans and did not even own a
map.
It was
decided that the FAA should order some immediate changes. Before they would
approve Santa's next flight, on the eve of Dec 25, he must comply with the new
rules, which would include:
Adding marker and landing lights.
Adding flotation devices for the pilot and propulsion
units.
Adding radio and transponder equipment.
The pilot must file flight plans and cooperate with the
Air
Traffic Controllers.
Emission controls (scoopers) must
be installed.
Speed will be limited to .95 Mach,
over populated areas.
It was also
noted that other changes could be ordered in the future. There was concern that
at slow speeds, there may be a problem with the propulsion units developing
vapor lock. There was also a tendency, at high speeds, for the aircraft to go
into inverted flight. Therefore the Air Force Flight Characteristics Lab, at
Wright Paterson AFB, was requested to study this aircraft's suitability to its
tasks.
The
Air Force responded that they would not only do the requested studies. They
would throw in radar, night vision systems and stealth technology.
The
Navy climbed on board too. They would supply electronic mapping and targeting
systems, with "Smart Packages," for down the chimney delivery.
The
Army, not to be left out, offered a camouflage suit, tank landing gear and
ground support communications.
NASA
wanted to help also. They would supply weather information and high resolution
photographs of children's activities. For the sub orbital legs of his trip,
they would supply heat shields and lunch breaks at their space stations.
Santa
called a press conference, at his north poll complex. He said, "Thank you
for all this help. It shows how the spirit of the season overcomes many
difficulties. But," he added. "These changes will reduce the payload
of the sleigh. And I must add 8 additional reindeer to handle the extra weight.
I must also find 8 new names for the reindeer, and change all the stories and
songs that have been written about them."
After
learning of Santa's concerns, and hearing from Representatives, Senators, the
President and the Toy PAC Lobbyists, the FAA made another ruling:
It would put the previous rulings on hold.
It would allow the annual flights, until such time that
reasonable
changes, to the aircraft, could be made.
Santa's
reply to this was, "I'll be sure to buckle up. And a Merry Christmas to
you all."
(To be continued next year)
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Have you read the Invasion
Force North Pole story yet?
Also see Important Memo From
Santa.
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Invasion
Force North Pole
by
It was decided that the spy satellites were underutilized.
Since the break up of some of the major powers, there had been dispersed hot
spots around the world.
To keep a watchful eye on these far flung flare ups, it was
decided to place 2 of the spy satellites into polar orbit. In this way it would
be possible to observe any place on the planet twice a day. Three months ago
the satellites were put into their new polar orbits.
It was soon found that the polar orbiting satellites were still
underutilized. During big parts of the day the satellite's cameras viewed
nothing but vast stretches of ocean and frozen
Two days before the satellites were to be placed back into their
old orbits, a strange pattern began to emerge. There was a build up of arms and
equipment appearing at the North Pole.
A massive buildup of planes, ships and tanks was appearing.
Intercontinental rockets, atomic submarines and powerful hand held weapons were
being stockpiled.
This powerful array of weapons started to disappear as a red bag
began to grow in size. At the same time the personal to operate this vast array
of equipment began to arrive.
There were GI-Joe's, super heroes, super villains and super
women. The technical support included thousands of Barbies and Ken's. Even the
families came along with babies, animals, kitchens and whole houses with
furniture and clothing.
Now the troops, the support personal and even the families with
their households began to disappear as the red bag became immense.
Suddenly on Dec. 24, everything was gone including the big red bag. The North
Pole was just snow and ice once again.
Word of the events at the North Pole had gone out to all the
major powers. When the deployment of this mass of power was announced, all the
armies around the world went on alert.
The skies were full of planes carrying holiday travelers. The one
lone aircraft that could not be accounted for was finally spotted.
As the supersonic interceptor pulled along side the strange
craft, the occupant reached back into the big red bag and pulled out a GI-Joe
Walky-Talky.
Over the radio came a familiar voice, "Let there be peace
tonight, for tomorrow children's imaginations will rule the world."
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Have you read the Santa's Plight story yet?
See Important Memo From Santa.
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Important Memo From North Pole,
Dear Faithful
Children,
I have some
important news for you. As you must have guessed, I use computers to run my
vast toy making operation, much like other big companies. We tried to correct any
computer program problems that could arise from the changing of the century.
As
you know, I deal with many different calendars, so my problems are very
complex. This year's delivery will occur on Friday the 13th on my
primary calendar. This is a worry in itself.
Not
only do I have the Y2K or Millennium Bug to contend with in my delivery system,
It seems that the GPS (Global Positioning Satellite) may not function properly.
I may get lost or even not know who's home I am in. And I may arrive on the
wrong day.
Please
do me a big favor. Have each member of your family fill out a toy list with
their name and the toys they asked for. Place the list under the tree, by the
fireplace or on the table with a cookie and a glass of milk. You had better do
this a day early, in case I get there too soon.
For
more about the problems I have been having with modern times, go to True Friends
Santa's Page and for more about Santa, go to Santa Land.
Please tell everyone that you know to come and read this important memo. Thank
you for your help and have a merry Christmas.
Yours truly, Santa Clause.
PS. The
secret is out. My home and toy factory are in North Pole,
Laugh of
the season. Santa's elves are just a bunch of subordinate Clauses.
Please
take me back to the True Friends Story Index.
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Go to: (Welcome) (Introduction) (Story Index) (True Friends Story)
(Magic Berry Story) (Santa's
Plight) (Invasion Force North Pole)
(Art Lesson 1) (Art Lesson 2) (Kid Safe Rings)
(Credits, Links) (Hints And Tips ) (Contact Us.)
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