Quite possibly one of the best posts I've ever read.  Thanks, Tom, for taking the time so share those experiences!

I recently experienced the inability to raise the gear. A quick call to Rick Argente (Lancair owner/builder in NJ) provided the solution...bleed the line. He said it's a common issue when flying from cold locations (NJ) to warmer destinations (Georgia).

I also get hear the pump activate in flight for a fraction of a second every 20-30 minutes or so, which I suspect points to a leak of some sort.

Keith Smith
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