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Re: Pietenpol-List: winter flying with an A65
Original Posted By: "Richard Schreiber"
I was out on a 4 wheeler the other day at 15 mph and got much colder in a short time than in the Piet. If you cover the front cockpit, wear winter boots, and dress for the weather, it's really pretty nice. I also have a 19" high windshield so the air passes over me. 20 degrees is my low end.Dick N.----- Original Message -----
I was out on a 4 wheeler the other day at 15 mph and got much colder in a short time than in the Piet. If you cover the front cockpit, wear winter boots, and dress for the weather, it's really pretty nice. I also have a 19" high windshield so the air passes over me. 20 degrees is my low end.Dick N.----- Original Message -----
Re: Pietenpol-List: ARMY aviators, and Corvairs
Original Posted By: Robert Ray
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: ARMY aviators, and Corvairs
Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: ARMY aviators, and Corvairs
>> Re: Pietenpol-List: winter flying with an A65
Original Posted By:>> "Dan Yocum"
>> Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: winter flying with an A65>>> >>>> Blocking the eyebrow baffles is not a good idea. The cyl heads still> need>> to get air.. I was out flying over NW Wisc last Sat at 24 deg at takeoff> .>> All I use is a kit from Wag Aero that covers the oil tank and intake> tubes.>> Current price is $50.>> We had an EAA Chapt meeting last year with a the owner of a major engine>> rebuild shop talking about winter storage prep. His best recommendations>> were;>> 1. If storing the engine for the winter, change oil and start up and> bring>> to operating temp. Then shut down and it will be fine. Do not heat> engine>> or turn over prop after that.>> 2. Before starting engine in cold temps pre heat engine. Depending on> temp>> you can use a trouble light with 100 watt bulb for a couple of hours or>> electric heater, but don't cycle on and off if you aren't going to be>> starting the engine.>> 3. Allow plenty of running warm up time before flying and operate> throttle>> slowley. Rapid throttle can cause engine to stall.>> I like to fly in winter, air is generally smooth and the aren't any bugs.>> Also we have lots of frozen lakes that make safe landing spots when> cruising>> at 5 10 ft agl.>> Dick N.>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>> Subject: Re: Pietenpol-List: winter flying with an A65>>> >>>> Blocking the eyebrow baffles is not a good idea. The cyl heads still> need>> to get air.. I was out flying over NW Wisc last Sat at 24 deg at takeoff> .>> All I use is a kit from Wag Aero that covers the oil tank and intake> tubes.>> Current price is $50.>> We had an EAA Chapt meeting last year with a the owner of a major engine>> rebuild shop talking about winter storage prep. His best recommendations>> were;>> 1. If storing the engine for the winter, change oil and start up and> bring>> to operating temp. Then shut down and it will be fine. Do not heat> engine>> or turn over prop after that.>> 2. Before starting engine in cold temps pre heat engine. Depending on> temp>> you can use a trouble light with 100 watt bulb for a couple of hours or>> electric heater, but don't cycle on and off if you aren't going to be>> starting the engine.>> 3. Allow plenty of running warm up time before flying and operate> throttle>> slowley. Rapid throttle can cause engine to stall.>> I like to fly in winter, air is generally smooth and the aren't any bugs.>> Also we have lots of frozen lakes that make safe landing spots when> cruising>> at 5 10 ft agl.>> Dick N.>>>> ----- Original Message -----