I'm getting ready to order the finishing kit, but trying to get some questions answered about which engine I want, in particular the heating capability as I live in the Northern States.
I am looking at an IO-320 horizontal induction because I think the cowling looks 'cleaner' I had a respected building expert point out that there may not be enough room to put 2 heat muffs on the exhaust system with horizontal induction, and that 1 muff may not be enough to keep the cockpit comfortable.
I have looked online and it seems like all the posts talking about heating cabins are several years old. Knowing that products change over the years, I'm looking for a more 'current' opinion.
I have seen this from Spruce https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/eppages/turboheat05-15249.php.
I have seen some comment that state additional techniques are to not restrict the airflow in the muff as recommended and people using steal wool inside the muff to add in the transfer of heat to the air.
Any thoughts, ideas, advice?
Thank you for the comments, and Happy Thanksgiving!
I am looking at an IO-320 horizontal induction because I think the cowling looks 'cleaner' I had a respected building expert point out that there may not be enough room to put 2 heat muffs on the exhaust system with horizontal induction, and that 1 muff may not be enough to keep the cockpit comfortable.
I have looked online and it seems like all the posts talking about heating cabins are several years old. Knowing that products change over the years, I'm looking for a more 'current' opinion.
I have seen this from Spruce https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/eppages/turboheat05-15249.php.
I have seen some comment that state additional techniques are to not restrict the airflow in the muff as recommended and people using steal wool inside the muff to add in the transfer of heat to the air.
Any thoughts, ideas, advice?
Thank you for the comments, and Happy Thanksgiving!