On Sun, 15 Feb 2004 13:18:35 GMT, "Viperdoc"
wrote:

Is it worth lugging long extension cords to plug in the Tanis heaters for my
Baron if it's going to sit outside at 12 degrees for two to three hours
after a flight?

I have cowl plugs which may help a little, but is it really a problem? The
oil will be well circulated, and the battery is in good shape to crank the
engines.

Also, the POH says to keep the cowl flaps open during taxi and take off, but
when it's so cold outside does this still make sense? As long as the CHTs
remain within a reasonable range what difference should it make?

Thanks from Wisconsin, where its 2 degrees and clear.

It is hard to say, as it will vary plane to plane. But in that kind
of cold, for my O-360, 3 hours is pushing it. A cowl cover in
addition to cowl plugs is the only way I can wait that long.

The Baron's engines would have more thermal mass than the O-360, so
perhaps you can go longer. OTOH, you don't mention cowl covers...

Without the covers, I'd bring the extensions for the Tanis.

-Nathan