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I just back from landing on frozen lakes. Does anyone ever takeoff with flaps?I've noticed I get off much faster with about 1/3 flaps for takeoff.We have some 5" drifts on the ice now,and the flaps really help. One must be careful not to overspeed the flaps after takeoff(86 mph),as this is...

I am not able to land without having some breaking at the time of touchdown. The break pedals need to be at a flatter angle so as to not ride them. Has anyone else ran into this?

My door seals great on the ground, However when i get above 140-170 mph true the bottom of the door shows light and makes a heck of a noise. It had 3 latches on it when purchased but now has only two (top and side) . Does anyone out there have three latches? and ideas?? Mark

Does the 14-19 with the lycoming 0-435 usually over speed after takeoff ?I get 2500 rpm at start of takeoff roll,but at 110 mph it goes to 2700 rpm.Do you have to pull the prop back that soon after takeoff?

Does anyone have trouble with the plugs fouling on 100ll fuel?I've heard auto fuel works best in the lycoming 0-435?

I would like to add an electric fuel pump to my 14-19 with the lyc 0-435.I don't trust the wobble pump.If so where is the best place to add it in the fuel system?

Are gear lights standard equipment?Do all 14-19's have the gear bell?

does anyone remember where to get the stc'd gap seals for the wing/cabin?I'd rather not tape it, i like the idea of being able to remove it to inspect.

I'm having trouble with my gear bell.It was not connected when i bought the plane.It looks like it's wired thru the gear micro switches?Is this a comparator of the gear down lights?Do both gear have to be down to activate the bell?How does this work?

I have a Lyc.0-435 and the fuel pump drips engine oil from the fuel pump over flow line.Could this be from servicing the engine with 12 quarts of oil?I'm having trouble finding someone to overhaul the fuel pump>