Abstract: A pitot tube cover that is arranged with a cavity to encompass the pitot tube, a central vertical split separates the cover and allows it to separate from the pitot tube. A wind surfaces channel the wind into the split, and a spring holds the cover onto the pitot tube. Once the aircraft reaches a predetermined speed, the wind is forced by the front angled wind surfaces into the split, thus separating the cover from the pitot tube and exposing the tube's opening to the oncoming wind pressure.

Abstract: A pitot tube cover is arranged with a slot to encompass the pitot tube and a wind surface that is perpendicular to the direction of travel of the vehicle upon which the pitot tube is mounted. Once the vehicle reaches a predetermined speed, sufficient force is applied against the wind surface that causes the cover to rotate about a pivot area, freeing itself from the pitot tube and allowing the pitot tube to operate normally.