I removed the "Remove before Flight" off of both pitot tubes; but while taxiing to the runway my non-pilot passenger said: "is that yellow rubber supposed to be on that pipe"?
Oops, the inner tube (a piece of hose) of the pitot cover was stuck on the pitot tube; and it took a complete novice to catch me out!
Well done to the girl!
Oh yes, and why would my beast cruise so slow?
Because it helps if your get the flaps up after T.O!!
Nothing like it to give your ego a blow at the beginning of a long day of flying.
###Ultra Long Hauler###