Sorry if this is a stupid question, but I have been wondering about this for a few weeks.
Situation: IFR obviously.
After take off, you move the handle up, but the gear does not retract. All engines are operating normally though.
For the initial course of action, do you:
1. Continue SID normally (Can you make the required gradient?)
2. Emergency turn (There is one published as you are towards high-ish terrain)
3. Other
Would you automatically reach for the "downlock release" button to try and raise the gear?
Fire away... I have a thick skin, and already know I am a rubbish pilot!
Cheers.
