Landing Gear Speeds
I was wondering why the maximum landing gear extended speed and the retraction speeds would be any different on a single recip. Let's say, for example, a max retraction speed of 107 and a max extension speed of 129 (so an operating range of 107-129) . . . why can't they be the same? Why is retraction lower? Does it have anything to do with the movement of the gear as it relates to the relative wind?
Thanks in advance.