I tried to fit this question into the cowling lip discussion but it never quite fit so I will start anew.
I live in Michigan, I am building an Acrosport 1, 160hp 0-320. I would like to fly somewhat comfortably in the winter so I am adding a seat back to block off the rear fuselage to hold more heat in the cockpit area and will add as much length to the heat muff as I can to get as much heat as possible.
I am looking at an oil cooler shutter / vent on Van's wondering if this will help or hinder. I know it will help keep the oil temp. up at the low temps. I will see at altitude in Mich. but it also looks like, when open, it would block some cooling air needed in the warmer summer months.
I am undecided, anyone have any experience with an oil cooler shutter ?
Thank you,
I live in Michigan, I am building an Acrosport 1, 160hp 0-320. I would like to fly somewhat comfortably in the winter so I am adding a seat back to block off the rear fuselage to hold more heat in the cockpit area and will add as much length to the heat muff as I can to get as much heat as possible.
I am looking at an oil cooler shutter / vent on Van's wondering if this will help or hinder. I know it will help keep the oil temp. up at the low temps. I will see at altitude in Mich. but it also looks like, when open, it would block some cooling air needed in the warmer summer months.
I am undecided, anyone have any experience with an oil cooler shutter ?
Thank you,
