COLD WEATHER FLYING!! Are you in the right mindset!? 

The cowl plugs are not useful if you are gonna sit longer than a couple of hours on a cold ramp. Tanis: “Preheating is required for temperatures at or below 20F/-7C (wind chill factor) for 2 hours or more.” The extension chord is a good idea...it has to handle 480w/4amps over that 100 feet. A 16awg chord (3-prong) can do 10amps so a thicker one is not needed. Always keep the TKS topped before any flight during the winter. The system has to be run once per month in any case (using about 1/2 gallon). Buying the fluid in bulk is a good idea. Also, part of maintaining the system requires washing titanium weeps with a microfiber cloth and dishwasher soapy water (no cleaning agents) to remove bugs blocking the holes. Always make sure to use the pitot tube cover and in case of big wind on a ramp, tie the back of it with a wire tie. Make sure to clear the static port before a flight if it's iced over.

The Cirrus ecosystem with its focus on safety is the thing that makes their aircraft unique! Thank you, you're saving lives and making the aviation experiences better for all of us.

I'm really enjoying your videos! Keep them coming! I'm shopping for a 100' cord right now... and a FIKI Cirrus. I always want one about this time every year. lol

Very important to point out the value of not skipping anything regarding all the steps involved in preflight, regardless of how cold it is. A very key topic, thank you brother man.

Good tips Al. I wouldn't have thought about the 100' extension cord. I'll be taking that with me on my trip to GFK this Jan. Cheers!

Al, very timely and informative. Thx

Definitely do a TKS video! Thanks Al

I pal hope you are well.wares your cirrus hat buddy thermal one. Icing is there a set temperature before switching it on.or do you just look for ice when flying.dont you have any in stock in the hanger.or get a tank installed. Take care you two and look after yourself's philip.have a brilliant Christmas phil.

Duluthians love to fly south to Minneapolis to warm up!

I love Cirrus airplanes and have always wanted to fly one. Im a student pilot going for my checkride here in a few weeks, I live in the Chicagoland area, and if any one knows a cirrus pilot or a way to get a chance to fly in a cirrus SR series please let me know. I am willing to split fuel or anything. Just been a dream of mine to own a cirrus.

You fly your Cirrus TO the palm trees!