Greetings!
My 9A is my first airplane. Today, I pulled it out of its unheated hangar for my first cold weather start. It was a struggle, but eventually I got it started. I have an Earthx battery, and it performed well.
So, I think I should install an engine pre-heater, and it looks like the E-Z Heat from Aircraft Spruce is a reasonable choice. Not sure if the 440 with the 4"x4"x1/32" pad is what I should get or the 441 with the 3-7/8"x5"x1/32" pad.
Any thoughts? Other cold weather tips? Should it be on all the time, or can I use it on a timer to reduce energy costs? I'm located in the Vancouver BC area.
TiA
Mike
My 9A is my first airplane. Today, I pulled it out of its unheated hangar for my first cold weather start. It was a struggle, but eventually I got it started. I have an Earthx battery, and it performed well.
So, I think I should install an engine pre-heater, and it looks like the E-Z Heat from Aircraft Spruce is a reasonable choice. Not sure if the 440 with the 4"x4"x1/32" pad is what I should get or the 441 with the 3-7/8"x5"x1/32" pad.
Any thoughts? Other cold weather tips? Should it be on all the time, or can I use it on a timer to reduce energy costs? I'm located in the Vancouver BC area.
TiA
Mike