Routine takeoff procedure

[kbecker]

I fly a normally aspirated 337G. My caution is not to try to retract the flaps until the gear is fully retracted and the power pack is off. I tried this before and the electrical load from the power pack and the flaps combined popped the power pack breaker, leaving the gear doors partially open. I have subsequently installed a "gear in transit" warning light on the panel which illuminates until all gear doors close.