Hi Kevin,

The squat switch prevents the gear lever from being actuated. After liftoff the pilot not flying calls "positive rate" when the aircraft is climbing. That's the cue for the PF to call "gear up". I know we've lifted off when I hear the click of the solenoid allowing the gear lever to be raised.

I'm gonna play hooky and fly little jets if you guys are into it. Weather might actually be OK !

Marc