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and a colour matched mankini in the summer. 😁

FOLKS ITS MY FEET & CALVES that are cold Not hands, arms, torso, etc Has no one used, have an opinion on the efficacy, cost effectiveness of heated socks????? 😈

OK….Time for an update. I’ve back-ordered a genuine Rotax radiator with BF Imports. The genuine item price quoted was around $350, which is cheap compared to the item that is installed in RANS RV-12iS’s, that is around US$800. (Vans have a service bulletin on their RV-12iS that requires changes to the mounting due to many failed radiators) I’m going to mount the new one (when it arrives in a few weeks) with some vibration isolators that will go between the M6 mounting bolts and the Adel clamps attached to the engine mount.

https://www.bigw.com.au/product/30-pairs-60pcs-foot-warmers-adhesive-heating-pads-shoes-feet-for-ski-snow-winter/p/9900045151?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20845796614&gbraid=0AAAAADkZkLhKgcVE0i38SsaDISHIbul1Q&gclid=Cj0KCQjw64jDBhDXARIsABkk8J7lM49HcZQfdyCW2MvZkccEEY4OQNz1rzgivKABlYfxBBqq_jO7rJEaAoiQEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds I have used similar to these working in the arctic circle. Do a great job. You could also try a cup of concrete 😉

EVERYTHING is. Look up Heat exchangers to see what's available. I've seen Chinese stuff that's superior to the others. Nev

For what it's worth, my Bushcat uses Setrab coolers, from Europe. I think you could probably get them from performance car shops. As far as I'm aware, there has been no issues in any Bushcat. They aren't dirt cheap, but $90 sounds TOO cheap for an aircraft. Not sure of specific prices but I bet Setrab are cheaper than something with a Rotax sticker on it 😁

There was one at Lethbridge VIC. Nev

You have got to keep them soft. (The Mitts or Gloves). Gloves by their nature cannot easily be insulated Frozen digits can't feel anything. Electric heating would be the go.. I recon. It wouldn't take much ergs either. Remember it's 2 C for every 1000 ft with the standard lapse rate. Nev

..... all needed to be translated from Navajo to Japanese to Aussie and then to Skippy Queenslander, and in particrurar then to the Bowen lingo, eh, of the Birri, Jangga, Juru, Gia and Ngaro peoples, eh. "bring in the turbine ai translation service" said bull who was the most well versed in OZ in those native languages and had been providing data for The Turbine AI to learn from, so as a result if Turbine AI didn't have capitals or punctilliation, and scratched it's nuts a little too often, then who really cares, eh? Turbine AI & Turbine Robots were very advanced examples of rogue technology, and had both tried twice to kill Turbo, but in this case they liked the challenge of a 7-way live translation challenge and they .......

Word not mean marketing" and fell about laughing but then froze in fear realising they would have to say the meaning in Australian (or Queenslander), and it.......

The only problem with motorbike gloves is that it might be hard to manipulate small switches, toggles etc. Depends on the type I guess. I wear leather gauntlet gloves on the bike and they're not very supple.

I have both. I prefer gloves with fingers. The trick is to put the gloves on before your hands get cold.

Mitts can be better than Gloves, for cold. Nev

Not heated just regular motorcycle gear. Generally jackets have a wind and waterproof outer layer with a quilted inner (sometimes removable inner). May be a bit bulky. Some sort of ankle boot, waterproof hiking boots may be fine. Motorcycle gloves are available in a variety of thicknesses. A 'neck sock' is good (used like a scarf). I probably would not bother with pants, just jeans. If you have a friend who rides see if they have any old second hand gear and as new m/c gear is not cheap. Second option; Look at a cheap ski jacket. Normally wind/waterproof even the low priced ones.

You can repair some leaks with resin in the Matrix if you know what you are doing. Nev

I'd use electric sox and gloves Some Motorcycles have heated Handlebars. Have a light weight draft proof flying suit with Wool under it . Fly Lower. Get in your car and put the heater on. Have a Bowl of hot soup. Run around the Block. Nev

Sounds cosy but of the feet?😈

Ski thermals (long sleeve and legs) under your normal warm clothes. If you’re lucky, Aldi might be doing a Wednesday special. Uniqlo also do good stuff relatively cheaply. The only down side it that you’ll rapidly overheat if it’s warm on the ground, although then it’s just a matter of removing the outer layers.

..... they realised the significance and meaning of the Navajo word "marjketing" which many initially assumed was the same as the similar in appearance English word, but then the Japanese tumbled to the folly of their assumptions and said "......

Thanks BurnieM - the only respondent who has directly addressed my question. Not saying the others don't have merit, they do but for the most part are overkill, in my application, for our short winters - lower extremity cold discomfort. Back to BurnieM - Are you referring to heated motorcycle gear or just motorcycle gear in general? If the former, please expand on your experince /knowledge.😈

Have a look at motorcycling gear. It works well for this.

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Yes the speed of load rise depends upon the thermal inertia of the casing and the allowable rate of temperature rise. Derivatives are great for up to around 70MW. A 200MW stationary can get to 70MW around the same as a derivative (most stationary GTs meet the 10 minutes cold to full load). Below 60/70MW derivative makes the most sense from a cost point of view. Stationary GTs can quickly increase the load using water injection etc. Also stationary can immediately alter the set point on first stage inlet temperature, an increase in temperature instantly increases output at the cost of blade life. In a micro grid you always have enough reserve power to immediately replace the loss of the power being generated by the biggest loafed GT.

.......fought, a Navajo always won; a 100% result, way better that today's lawyers when it doesn't matter how much you pay, one of them always loses. It has to be said that the Japanese Navajo-based Codes kept the Koreans out of the market for decades, so clearly a smart marjketing move. It was only when the Japanese learned to communicate in speech, that ..................

The advantage of the aircraft derivatives for power generation is their extremely fast starting.