Same here, Jim. I use 1/2 flaps for take-off & landing, as recommended by Paul at Stick & Rudder. I've tried every which way of course, but prefer that. When first starting to fly my Kitfox, I'd occasionally forget to retract them and have gone right through 90 mph before realizing it. Paul commented to me that the newer style flap mounting bracket design was stronger than the original design, although I've never personally confirmed that.