Dear IA1166
SOP FCOM PRO-NOR-SOP04 P9/10 states
GEAR PINS AND COVERS ....CHECK ONBOARD AND STOWED / Check that three are on board and stowed.
Three - that's for nose, and 2 mailn gears. If that would presume checking static anp pitot covers the number of items would be different.
VNA SOP does not have anything on the matter so we follow FCOM right?
VNA SOP p209
If PIC is PF, when time permits, PIC shall undertake additional outside check if needed.
So basically I don't see any need for extra check if everuthing is normal. Yes if F/O reports something abnormal. But F/O didn't report abnormalities in that incident?
Yes the Captain is responsible for everything. But that is based on the assumption that other specialists handling the flight are competent and responsible.
If neither F/O doesn't see covered static, nor mechanic, why do you blame Cpt?
Or you suggest to act on the assumption that all specialists around are complete idiots?
If by CAAV Air reg walk around is mandatory for Capt, and by SOP not - it's a fault of the SOP.
If VNA issues a notice asking not to use/look at mobile phones during walkaround, it's a fault of the airline.
If you say local pilots accurately follow SOP... LOL
Too much emotions on the forum.
I just don't like when the facts are distorted.