I'm all for electric retracts. I have a Beech Baron with electric retracts, and its great. The retracts are from E-Flight, and cost me $185 for the tri-gear set.

Currently, I have several planes and BVM jets (Maverick, F-4) with mechanical retracts. The mechanical retracts cost at least $150~$200; two Futaba 136G servos cost another $100. Then the linkage takes about 4~5 hours to set up and adjust.

Do the math ,,, the electric retracts are less expensive.

All in all, they are easier to install too. With electric retracts, all that needs to be done is to drop them into place and bolt them on. Then run the wires. Done in 30 minutes or less!

The only thing extra I do for the electric retracts is use a 6v battery with 3600 or 4200mAh since there are three motors functioning when the retracts are operated.

I think the electric retracts will put an end to the possibility of hydraulic retracts coming onto the market. Hydraulics will be more of a PITA than pneumatics and require a pump that will just add to the problem, and weight of the aircraft.

I'd love to get a few sets of electric retracts and install them into my BVM F-16's. I'm tired of spending a whole day tracking down leaky valves, cylinders and t-fittings.