Went to a local fly-in today and had a really enjoyable time. But leaving in the middle of the day for the trip home was quite hot. It was 97º when I landed back at home. I didn't have far to go so the excessive heat was tolerable for the ride. I know on a longer trek I could have climbed up higher.
But this situation makes me wonder about the tricks others may use to keep cool.
My aircraft has a nice set of vents that give a generous blast once airborne but air in the 90's is still hot regardless of how much of it you put in the airplane. With my low wing bubble canopy it's kinda like an "E-Z bake oven" once inside with the canopy down.
I wonder if something along this line might be helpful ...
http://www.mycoolingstore.com/cooling-vests.html
Just looking for ideas now that the big heater has been turned on in the south!
Dale
N319WF
But this situation makes me wonder about the tricks others may use to keep cool.
My aircraft has a nice set of vents that give a generous blast once airborne but air in the 90's is still hot regardless of how much of it you put in the airplane. With my low wing bubble canopy it's kinda like an "E-Z bake oven" once inside with the canopy down.
I wonder if something along this line might be helpful ...
http://www.mycoolingstore.com/cooling-vests.html
Just looking for ideas now that the big heater has been turned on in the south!
Dale
N319WF