Cockpit Heating

Sean Griffin wrote:

Hi Mike,

"And if one used teflon lines instead of rubber,...."

How does "Teflon" hose make the job of air removal (bleeding) any easier? 😈

It just means it's not a repetitive task. 

I have a Kitfox with 912uls and the hot coolant heater core w/2-speed fan for cockpit heating. I consider it a huge plus, not having to be concerned about CO or messing with CO detectors in the cabin. I live in the Northwest, so I can't speak for Canadians or other cold climates, but I find the heat very satisfactory and don't even notice the warm-up time. There is no over-cooling problem either; on a cold day (~32F) the difference in coolant/head temperature with heater on vs. off is only about 1 degree F.

Considering how many cracked mufflers I have seen or heard about from friends in my flying career, I would never want to switch to exhaust heat muff system.

I am intersted in suggested sources for the heater core - small car?😈