Gear Retraction on Take Off

[aldoradave]

Going through the familiarization with the (new to me) N84E and I am now compiling my own check lists, both normal and emergency. Ernie Marin helped a lot with his "generic" list but I am still going to have a lot of questions!

First one is the issue of gear retraction in the case of an engine out right after take off. I am well award of the extreme drag of the gear doors in transit and the reluctance to use them in such a situation.

But N84E has the gear door mod from RT Aerospace and my guess is that it is much less of an issue. It may be that gear retraction should be one of the first acts if airborne. The book on my 73 P337 says it is the last thing.

Your comments are appreciated.

Dave Dillehay