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There is something else you can do to improve the
situation. You can get an exhaust system that is "studded". Don't
know if Lancair sells them, I got mine from a guy in So Cal - forgot his
name.
The other remedy I have heard of is to put
coarse stainless steel mesh into the shroud around the exhaust pipe to slow
the air and improve its heating.
I have found my heat is adequate, except in the
most extreme conditions (like Paul describes below)
D. Brunner
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Sent: Saturday, August 29, 2009 1:21
PM
Subject: [LML] Re: Legacy Cabin
Heating?
My Legacy is built to factory plans by a previous
owner. Last January, from Kalispell to Florida at 15,000 and -30C OAT it
was challenging to stay warm. I was fortunate to have gloves and
headware and bright sunshine but I could see my breath in the cockpit most of
the trip. My feet were OK though so it suggests perhaps low volume of
flow was the issue. I know the fresh air vents are hurricane-like in
volume but those were closed of course. My feeling is that airflow
volume is more important than outlet temperature when dealing with cabin heat
so if you can increase the airlflow without a lot of hassles then that could
be the answer if you are flying ia a lot of really cold weather or for
extended legs. Let us know what you do or change.
Paul Miller
Legacy RG
I’ve heard
some people say they don’t get enough heat from their Legacy’s cabin heat
engine muff system.
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