The Good - Engine pre-heat led to a good start and smooth run-up. Arrival at KIXD landing runway 36, wind was 300 at 21kts gusting 30kts; used localizer to maintain a stabilized approach, maintained positive aircraft control and great coordination to landing. On return flight to KOUN Mode C altitude was reporting over 2000 feet difference, causing ATC to terminate Mode C squawk, was able to provide manual reports and continue to receive flight following. Developing clouds along flight path resulted in needing to change cruise altitude, used appropriate phraseology so that controller's response was "roger" rather than "roger, maintain VFR".
The Bad - On take-off from KIXD, failed to recognize during before take-off check that door was not fully latched, was able to correct once airborne.
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