yesterday was probably the coldest day for my 1998 RV4, which was buildt in California. OAT was -15°C (5F) in FL85, and the oil temperature never exceeded 63°C (145F). Usually I am keeping that around 90°C (194F). during descent, even though I kept the revs up, cyl 2 cooled down to 85°C CHT (185F).
question: for the next flight, my idea is I just use some duct tape, maybe strenghtened with a small sheet of aluminium, for example on the lower half of both inlets, to reduce the amount of cool air coming in?
what do you guys think, how is your experience in winter flying, what do you do?
question: for the next flight, my idea is I just use some duct tape, maybe strenghtened with a small sheet of aluminium, for example on the lower half of both inlets, to reduce the amount of cool air coming in?
what do you guys think, how is your experience in winter flying, what do you do?
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