After a careful reevaluation of the door mechanism, I have decided to attach the servo directly to the door and make it swing to the side rather than the front or back. This will allow the door to cut through the airstream more efficiently and reduce the workload of the servo as it opens and closes. Also by closing the door before landing, I reduce the risk of damaging it or the servo.

P.S. Minn, add a little right rudder, your drifting. LOL