Group,
Flying a new to me 6 that was built in AZ and did not come with any type of pre heater installed. I've been on ASAS site and both the installed and portable heaters get good reviews and a few owners use both (I assume for really cold places). Is it worth installing an oil sump heater or do some of you rely on the heaters that blow into the cowling?
I learned to fly in a southern climate and have never faced this issue. My 12 had an electric plug in that heated the case but I only used it once or twice before I sold my interest. I didn't notice much difference after using it but temps were not that cold. I bought the 6 to have something to fly during the glider off season so I will definitely be flying this winter.
Best,
Kirk
Flying a new to me 6 that was built in AZ and did not come with any type of pre heater installed. I've been on ASAS site and both the installed and portable heaters get good reviews and a few owners use both (I assume for really cold places). Is it worth installing an oil sump heater or do some of you rely on the heaters that blow into the cowling?
I learned to fly in a southern climate and have never faced this issue. My 12 had an electric plug in that heated the case but I only used it once or twice before I sold my interest. I didn't notice much difference after using it but temps were not that cold. I bought the 6 to have something to fly during the glider off season so I will definitely be flying this winter.
Best,
Kirk