Originally Posted by
misd-agin
I'm not ripping into their company policy. I am commenting on that I don't care if the tech log says "pitot tubes removed" because I don't believe it until a pilot has verified that they are in fact removed. We have several items that ONLY a pilot on the flight can tell the Captain "job is done." That includes pitot tube covers, gear pins, and engine cowl latches. If anything occurs with those items after a pilot's preflight an operating crew member will go out and verify that it has been accomplished. The tech log entry doesn't count.
Does having three covers handed to you count? Stick your head out the window. Only takes a second or two
The tech log coupon is just part of the system to remind all of the obvious and not miss it amongst other distraction.