LB, no we don't know whether or not the tab was visually checked. I never said he didn't; you've taken my general statement and incorrectly applied it to the accident flight. Though I am wondering how well the CCTV picked up if there was an obvious pre flight walkaround, or not.
I dont see a lot of the "confirmation bias" you mention; I see a lot of discussion and theorising about how and why certain things might be. The report still leaves many people with unanswered questions because it seems many don't buy the sole cause rudder trim finding.
I predict a lawsuit, and an out of court settlement, over this accident.
Eddie, I did not intend there to be any irony. I was just adding to the ridiculousness, completely forgetting that the report mentioned previous extra training recommendations.