Originally Posted by
Diavel
Is it possible that the pitot covers actually were removed before pushback, and then the flight developed a serious hydraulic issue after takeoff, and the pitot covers refitted later. I know it sounds incredible, but to me as an A330 pilot, it seems even more incredible that they were able to take off with the pitotcovers on.
Diavel Let me see if I understand what your say. The covers were removed before they pushed back from the gate. Took off for their destination with the covers off. Developed a Hydraulic issue in flight. Then the pilot not flying climbs out the cockpit window in flight and puts the covers back on, then they land to find the covers on. Huh???