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Old 11-06-2010, 07:23 PM
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Default Rotax-cold air flying

Flight today was first in 1c temps and my oil temp. hung around 165 max. and the water coolant radiator put out an unsatisfactory level of heat for the cabin. Additionally the cold air pouring under the front of canopy dictated putting some weatherstripping in place which I will test tomorrow. I looked at threads from last years cold months and saw some interesting baffles for both cooling radiators. (Larry Geiger) Has anything else developed since or are those baffle ideas still the best solution? Thanks for feedback.
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Old 11-06-2010, 08:10 PM
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Default Hey Dick

put in the search box - "RV-12 I have Real Heat". It worked great last winter, and now that it is getting cold again. Work as good as possible.


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Old 11-07-2010, 02:43 PM
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Hey John, the search can't find it,
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Old 11-07-2010, 03:28 PM
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Old 11-07-2010, 05:03 PM
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Default Oil Temp

Dick,

You may also want to either install a thermostat in your oil line or cover approx half your oil cooler with a piece of scrap aluminum or your oil temps will never get high enough to evap any water out of your oil.
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Old 11-07-2010, 05:51 PM
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Default Cold Weather flying, etc...

Is there a certain temperature that we need to think about engine preheat? Even down here in Dixie, the thermometer is flirting with the 30 degree mark.
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Old 11-07-2010, 06:31 PM
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Default Hey Meade

The Reiff System works this way for me. When temps are say 20 F, if you do not cover the cowl, and leave it plugged in over night, it will keep the engine about 75 degrees ( inside hangar ). If you put a packing blanket over the entire nose and tuck it in at the air inlet in front, it will allow the engine to get up to about 90 degrees. I can pull the plane out, and immediately start to taxi to one end or the other, and by the time I get there, it is RTG ! Saves warm up time and gas. I also have the Thermostasis 98% Oil Therm, so the oil is ready to go quickly also.

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Old 11-09-2010, 08:38 AM
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Hey John, oil thermostat sounds like the way to go. Thermostasis website doesn't specify a model and prices currently are $195 including the barbs. Is this your unit, and might we have a photo of your installation? Thanks.
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Old 11-09-2010, 08:55 AM
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http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...ight=Oil+Therm

Scroll down a bit to see some pictures.

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Old 11-09-2010, 03:27 PM
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Thanks, John, it looks like a pretty straightforward installation.
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