---------------------------------------------------------- RV8-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Fri 12/27/02: 1 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 06:24 AM - Re: Rear Cockpit Heat (Bert Penney) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 06:24:51 AM PST US Subject: RE: RV8-List: Rear Cockpit Heat From: "Bert Penney" --> RV8-List message posted by: "Bert Penney" I just purchased an RV-8 empennage, so I am a long way from worrying about heat, but since I live in Canada, one thing that has been a bit of concern for me is operating an RV in the winter. It seems to me that, with just a thin sheet of al between me and the outside, there is a fairly high potential for very cold and uncomfortable flying. Has anyone spent much time flying their RV in very cold (-20 to -40) weather? Have you done anything to protect yourself from the cold? How did it work? Thanks Bert -----Original Message----- From: gvm@cableone.net [mailto:gvm@cableone.net] Subject: Re: RV8-List: Rear Cockpit Heat --> RV8-List message posted by: I put in 2 Vans heat muffs and boxes. One dumps on the pilots feet, and the second has 2 inch SCAT tube that runs along the left lower cockpit wall terminating just aft of the throttle quadrant abeam the pilots seat, secured to the spar carry through. They work well above 0F. > > > --> RV8-List message posted by: "Dean C. Merchant" > > Hello: ... I have a question about delivering hot air to the rear cockpit > of the RV8. I'm about to hang the engine but thought it best to have a > plan for the location and arrangement for the 2" tubing before starting. > Any suggestions would be appreciated. > Dean Merchant > RV8 < engine > Dean C. Merchant > 3894 Chevington Rd. > Columbus, OH 43220-4719 > [614]459-3881 > > > > > > =