Heard a pilot on the radio say 'the box is happy' after a test flight

I was at the small airport in Bend grabbing a coffee last week. Over the radio, a pilot reported back to maintenance that 'the box is happy' after a full system check. It hit me that all our bench tests and wire checks are just to make sure that 'box' is happy for them up there. It's a simple way to think about the whole job. What's the best sign-off phrase you've heard from a crew after your work?

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clairebaker4d ago

Remembered my buddy telling me about a helicopter pilot he worked with. After a tricky avionics repair, the guy came back and just said "she's singing now" over the radio. That stuck with him for years, way better than a normal "all good.

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max_foster3d ago

Ever notice how the best fixes get a song, @clairebaker?