[Titanaircraft] Re: Flying in cold weather

Hi Jim:

LOL!!

Check out the price differentials. (g)

Best,
Larry

--- In Titanaircraft@yahoogroups.com, Jim Covington <jim@...> wrote:
>
> How timely. The Rotax Tanis heater:
>
> http://www.rotax-owner.com/reviews/tanis-MAIN.htm
>
>
> lwoods102 wrote:
> >
> >
> > Hi Andre:
> >
> > With respect to heat, if you are using a water-cooled engine (Rotax
> > 912, or 582) just add a small heater core to the cockpit and siphon
> > off some of the coolant. It took me a while to find acceptable
> > hardware to complete this task but I ended up with an excellent
> > cockpit heating system and the cost was quite modest.
> >
> > I fly all winter in Ontario and have not experienced any untoward
> > starting problems with the Rotax engines whether two stroke or four.
> > It is important to take all steps required to keep the engine running
> > within its proper operating temperatures in cold weather.
> >
> > If you are operating in very cold temperatures, you can buy a silicone
> > heater pad and glue it to the bottom of the engine (with RTV). These
> > are very inexpensive devices and work very well. A 50 to 75 watt pad
> > is more than adequate for sub zero temperatures.
> > Be sure to install it properly with appropriate fusing, etc.
> >
> > Best,
> > Larry
> >
> > n Titanaircraft@yahoogroups.com
> > <mailto:Titanaircraft%40yahoogroups.com>, "girarda11" <girarda@> wrote:
> > >
> > > I have tried a Tornado 2 for the first time yesterday and I was
> > extremely impressed. It flies very well and is surprisingly
> > comfortable considering the size of the front cockpit. As I almost
> > always fly alone, tbe size of the back cockpit will only be relevant
> > as luggage space.
> > >
> > > As I live in a place where the winter is cold and there is a lot of
> > snow, I have a few questions related to the use of the Tornado during
> > the winter:
> > >
> > > 1) What is the best engine for flying in the winter: the Jabiru 2200
> > or the Rotax 912? In particular, I am wondering if any of them is
> > likely to start well without preheating?
> > >
> > > 2) I would like to fit wheel-skis in the winter. Is there any
> > problem using skis on the Jabiru. In particular, based on the previous
> > discussion about direct steering vs spring steering, is spring
> > steering compatible with ski use?
> > >
> > > 3) What is the best way to have cabin heat?
> > >
> > > André
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
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