Articles about preheating and winter flying

• AVIATION CONSUMER Reviews

• "The Whys and Hows of Preheating" by Mike Busch  (If you only read one article, read this one)

• Lycoming publications
  • Cold Weather Starting
  • Cold Weather Operations
  • Prevent Power Loss on Takeoff in Cold Weather

• FAA Tips on Winter Flying

• "Pre-heating: Is it necessary? by Ben Visser

• "How to Warm a Cold Engine" by Kas Thomas

• "Mattituck Offers Preheating Advice"

• "Coldstart" by Thomas A. Horne

• NTSB Accident Reports (what can happen if you don't preheat properly)

• "Parts Manufacturing Approval", Aircraft Maintenance Technology magazine, Oct 2004

• "As cold weather approaches, take steps to protect your engine by Ben Visser

• "The heat is on: Our experts agree on the best oil temperature by Ben Visser

• Comments on preheating in mild climates, by John Schwaner, President of Sacramento Sky Ranch, Inc.

• "Finding the right balance - Stabilizing your aircraft's oil system" AOPA Pilot magazine, April 2005

• Aircraft And Engine Preheat Is A Big Deal, Plane & Pilot magazine, Nov 2005

• What's the best way to start a cold engine? by Ben Visser

• "Facing Down Fuel Costs - How to ease the high price of avgas [PREHEAT!]", AOPA Pilot magazine, Sept 2006

• "Winter Flying" Plane & Pilot magazine, Dec 2006

• A chill is in the air: What does that mean for owners? by Ben Visser

• What oil is best for winter? by Ben Visser

• How important is it to preheat an engine? by Ben Visser

• "Cold Engine Starts"  Aviation Safety Magazine, Dec 2007