jeff beckley
Well Known Member
Flying in -7 is really rough. I have the standard heat box and was hopping for some suggestions on how to get more heat.
Flying in -7 is really rough. I have the standard heat box and was hopping for some suggestions on how to get more heat.
Flying in -7 is really rough. I have the standard heat box and was hopping for some suggestions on how to get more heat.
I agree with what Kyle says, but what would also help is to get the engine hotter by restricting air flow through the cowl.
That of course would involve some sort of cowl flap, more weight and complexity and before you know it, spring has arrived and who needs it. But, I figure if the CHT's could be increased from 290 to 375 without a hassle, there would be plenty of heat for the cabin. I've been thinking about a simple inlet baffle to restrict incoming air. I think Larry has done something like that with the RV-12 out in Nebraska.
Come on Iowa Guys!
The heat muff is installed on the exhaust pipe. I don't understand why it would matter what the CHT's were unless there is a different way of getting the heat for the cabin.
David,
Go here.
http://www.robbinswings.com/index.htm
8 degrees outside and I'm in shirtsleeves in my RV-4. No kidding. It covers two pipes and works great!
Louisville KY.
DM
Covers 2 pipes? You must have 4 pipes and it covers 1&3 or 2&4, that's a good set up. I will check it out. Thanks.
Save the Tuku's. Now that's a bumper sticker.
The temps are only so bad for part of the year. Is it worth it to 'fix' the airplane for a temporary phenomenon? I haven't tried any of this stuff in the link, but it looks interesting. Maybe someone has a pirep on heated clothing?
http://www.flyboyaccessories.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=65&zenid=01f863c6f1484e718e9247819dac108b
On my -7, I have a 4pipe system from Vettermans and have a muff similar to this pic. Except inlet and outlet are straight.
Flying in -7 is really rough. I have the standard heat box and was hopping for some suggestions on how to get more heat.
Wow. If I use my cabin heat at all (sometimes in the winter) it is cracked open the smallest amount which generates nice warmth combined with all my canopy leaks.
'Course I am in the southeast but it would have to get REALLY cold for me to even open it halfway. Anyway, gonna fly a dog tomorrow and temps should be around freezing when I depart. Might have to open it a crack and a half!