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I was on a SWA Flight from DFW to AUS a long time ago. Being a seasoned flier I knew that Window seat rows have better legroom plus I can watch things; Flaps, Slats, Thrust Reverser, Etc. And it puts Me in charge of the Window Exit.

So We take off for the 35 minute flight. The flight path is basically like this ^ so I order a double Screwdriver and the Flight Attendant hands Me the drink and I go back to watching out the Window. As I’m scanning the Wing Surface I see 7 Screws that are sticking up about 1+ inches. As I stare at these 7 Screws to make sure they don’t unscrew any more. I had tools that had to be Checked in the luggage bay because “I might take apart the Plane in flight” said the Ticket Agent. I guess it didn’t matter because I can’t climb out there and fix it anyway.

So I sit there staring at the 7 Screws. The Captain comes on the PA telling Us that We are starting Our descent into Austin. I don’t see any reason to cause a panic so I watch and sip on My Screwdriver thinking how darned ironic it is !!! I’ve got a Screwdriver drink in My hand while I need one in Tool form. I sit and stare out the Window, watching the 7 Screws and waiting to Land. Finally We Land in Austin and the Screws are still there !!!

I stay seated while everbody Deplaned and one of the Flight Attendants walks up to Me and asked if I was OK. I smiled at Her and said I’m fine but “You might want to have the Flight Engineer or Ground Crew check out these 7 Screws, I’ve been watching them for most of the Flight and they didn’t move” She looks out the Window and gasps
A bit. I tell her that there was no point in scaring the whole Cabin in Flight because the ensuing Panic wouldn’t have helped. “She said I can’t believe You sat here the whole flight.” So now I get My carry on from under the seat and Deplane.