Originally Posted by
tsquare
Not from what I heard with my own ears. I was questioned as to how the captain could answer "complete" because he personally did not do the walkaround. That is the kind of rigidity that is not needed. It is ridiculous and parochial.
Reminds me of a Kinks lyric, "Paranoia the Destroyer"
The FAA, F/A's, rampers, mechanics, other pilots, CP guys and Mother Delta et al aren't trying to get you.