I’ve always enjoyed Tom Turner’s articles through the years. Aviation Safely is a slick magazine with very interesting articles, but I was particularly interested in your winter flying article in the January 2012 edition.
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Preheat And Run-Ups
I’ve always enjoyed Tom Turner’s articles through the years. Aviation Safely is a slick magazine with very interesting articles, but I was particularly interested in your winter flying article in the January 2012 edition. My husband and I have a Tanis heater installed in our 1981 Cessna 182. It works great, especially since the plane is hangared, but the utility blankets are very awkward to secure and tie with rope. Where can we purchase such a nifty cowl cover as shown on page 17 of your article?
Key Takeaways:
- Custom engine cowl covers, recommended for pre-heating, are available from pre-heat equipment vendors and cover manufacturers.
- A full engine run-up, including a magnetos check, should be performed after every engine start, not just the first of the day, to verify system integrity.
- Mastering consistent and safe landings primarily depends on using specific visual references or "sight pictures" outside the aircraft throughout the touchdown process.
- Developing strong outside visual reference skills, rather than relying solely on instruments, is crucial for accurate flight control, especially for maneuvers like precise landings and forward slips.
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