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alienwes

Joined: 11 Dec 2012
Posts: 64
Location: Roswell, NM

Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 6:55 am Post subject: Heated Seat Covers

It seems there is a lot of trouble involved with getting cabin heat into the Kolb.  What about 12V seat heaters? Anyone tried it?



http://www.activheat.com/index_files/heatedcarseatcover.htm

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Wesley Elliott
Sport Pilot-PPC

John Hauck

Joined: 09 Jan 2006
Posts: 4639
Location: Titus, Alabama (hauck's holler)

Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 7:16 am Post subject: Heated Seat Covers

It seems there is a lot of trouble involved with getting cabin heat into the

Kolb.  What about 12V seat heaters? Anyone tried it?



http://www.activheat.com/index_files/heatedcarseatcover.htm



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Wesley Elliott

Sport Pilot-PPC

 



This Alabama boy made several flights, in his MKIII, to the Arctic regions

of Alaska and Canada where he experienced freezing temps during the Summer

months.  First flight north was without cabin heat.  Piled on layers of

clothes and drove on.  Of course, I was a youngster of 55.



After the first flight, I discovered the Chilli Vest.  12VDC powered off the

aircraft battery.  The Chilli Vest kept me warm enough to fly with far less

clothing.  My hands and feet stayed comfortable.



Ten years after the first flight to Alaska I made my last flight north at

the ripe old age of 65.  The Chilli Vest did its job again.



http://www.sargentcycle.com/chillivest.htm



I haven't used mine is a long time.  Afraid to try it on.  It was a little

snug last time I wore it.  Good idea to buy a size larger than you think you

need.  Remember, your body grows as you add thermal underwear, sweater,

sweat shirt, etc, and with age.



john h

mkIII

Titus, Alabama - Fair weather flyer.

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John Hauck
MKIII/912ULS
hauck's holler
Titus, Alabama

alienwes

Joined: 11 Dec 2012
Posts: 64
Location: Roswell, NM

Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 8:34 am Post subject: Re: Heated Seat Covers

That vest looks like it would keep you toastey! BTW, I have really enjoyed reading about your adventures.

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Wesley Elliott
Sport Pilot-PPC

John Hauck

Joined: 09 Jan 2006
Posts: 4639
Location: Titus, Alabama (hauck's holler)

Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 9:14 am Post subject: Heated Seat Covers

That vest looks like it would keep you toastey! BTW, I have really enjoyed

reading about your adventures.



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Wesley Elliott

Sport Pilot-PPC

 

Thanks, Wes/Kolbers:



Would like to do it one more time, but age (74 this Summer) and the hurdles

one must jump to cross the border now days, takes a lot of fun out of the

adventure.



john h

mkIII

Titus, Alabama

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John Hauck
MKIII/912ULS
hauck's holler
Titus, Alabama

alienwes

Joined: 11 Dec 2012
Posts: 64
Location: Roswell, NM

Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 9:32 am Post subject: Re: Heated Seat Covers

That vest looks like it would keep you toastey! BTW, I have really enjoyed reading about your adventures.

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Wesley Elliott
Sport Pilot-PPC

smlplanet(at)msn.com
Guest

Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 9:46 am Post subject: Heated Seat Covers

I have to say the MK 111 C  is a lot  warmer than when I use to fly UL's up north in the winter with skies, insulated coveralls and a PVC coveralls over that to stay warm. Live in south Fl now 

and only need a heavier jacket in the winter months above 4000-5000 '. On sunny days I may have to crack the door open to cool the cabin off.

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 Date: Sun, 20 Jan 2013 08:34:17 -0800

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 That vest looks like it would keep you toastey! BTW, I have really enjoyed reading about your adventures.

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 Wesley Elliott

 Sport Pilot-PPC

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gajindra(at)sbcglobal.net
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Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 12:46 pm Post subject: Heated Seat Covers

Wesley,my answer to heat with my 582 was to make an adapter to move the thermostat out about three inches. Then I could tee a heater hose in between the head and the thermostat.Installed a heater core out of a chevy s10 pickup.Used a ball cock valve to open and close water flow to heater.Return line entered back in just before the water pump on opposite side of  motor.In cold weather the thermostat will open when needed to let water thru to main radiator.Takes the chill off very well.Put a small 12 volt fan on the back of heater core with just a on and off switch.Switching engines to a 912 UL now so will be making some changes but will be basicly the same setup.Pictures attached 

  

 

  Gary Jindra



 Kolb mark3

117 hours

 Akron Oh.

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To: kolb-list(at)matronics.com

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It seems there is a lot of trouble involved with getting cabin heat into the Kolb.  What about 12V seat heaters? Anyone tried it?



http://www.activheat.com/index_files/heatedcarseatcover.htm



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Wesley Elliott

Sport Pilot-PPC





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John Hauck

Joined: 09 Jan 2006
Posts: 4639
Location: Titus, Alabama (hauck's holler)

Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 1:13 pm Post subject: Heated Seat Covers

Wesley,my answer to heat with my 582   



[i]Gary Jindra[/i]



 

 

 

 

Professional looking setup.  I like it.

 

However, for my own personal use, the Chilli Vest is simple, quick, and doesn't pipe hot water into the cockpit area.

 

I'm pretty particular when I fly now, comfort wise.  Haven't used any kind of heat for years.

 

Tried to find some stationary like Frank's, but, alas, the choices I found weren't nearly as cute.  

 

john h

mkIII

Titus, Alabama

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John Hauck
MKIII/912ULS
hauck's holler
Titus, Alabama

yellowbird1

Joined: 01 Nov 2012
Posts: 88

Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 2:39 pm Post subject: Heated Seat Covers

I have a pair of Gerbins heated gloves I use for winter motorcycle riding  that work great. You can also get heated pants, vest, helmet liner, and socks. The gloves are a little bulky but very warm. If you go with heated gloves, some don't heat the thumb which my not make any difference to you, it does to me though.



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Brad



On Jan 20, 2013, at 10:32, "alienwes" <elliott.wesley(at)yahoo.com> wrote:



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 That vest looks like it would keep you toastey! BTW, I have really enjoyed reading about your adventures.

 

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 Wesley Elliott

 Sport Pilot-PPC

 

 

 

 

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Brad Nation,
Albuquerque, NM
MK3 Xtra

smlplanet(at)msn.com
Guest

Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 2:58 pm Post subject: Heated Seat Covers

I ride a bike also and have seen all of those. I have no plans to return to cold weather and do any flying. Having lived in So Fl for many years my blood is to thin. My next quest once I finish the modulations to to my MK 111C and get all the paperwork completed is to island hop in the Bahamas. I have had it set up for off field with heavy landing gear so that I can land or take off on most fields or beaches now. I have a heater that pulls heat off the oil cooler if needed and ducted into the cabin, but can also reverse the blower and use it for cooling the oil if need be and vent the cabin.

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 From: nationcap(at)comcast.net

 Date: Sun, 20 Jan 2013 15:39:30 -0700

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 I have a pair of Gerbins heated gloves I use for winter motorcycle riding  that work great. You can also get heated pants, vest, helmet liner, and socks. The gloves are a little bulky but very warm. If you go with heated gloves, some don't heat the thumb which my not make any difference to you, it does to me though.

 Sent from my iPad

 Brad

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