ORIGINAL: opjose
What you guys do not fly in the snow? Amazing.... that's what RC skies were created for!
But BRRRRR. Even with the RC gloves my hands get cold gripping the TX....
Engines... & Planes.
Run out ALL fuel from the tanks, turn the engines over a few times after putting a few drops of After Run oil in the crankcase...
Hang plane nose down, to keep the bearings lubed and weight on the supports minimal.
Remove wings where applicable.
If I keep a plane in a shed, etc. where it may get fairly cold, I'll cover it in a plastic back and seal all of the openings ( no bugs or critters wanted! ).
Batteries
LiPo's - 1/2 charge
NiCD's - 3/4 charge
Glow fuel
Stopper insert in.
Cap closed tightly, fuel stored in cool dry place.
Field Equipment
Indoors on a shelf
Pumps and tubing
Drained
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In spring before start of flying season...
Remove cowls, inspect, tighten & adjust. Replace tubing over 1 year old. Remove fuel tank check state of clunk and fittings.
I'm with you. Get the skiis, floats, coats and hand warmers and go at it. See how much better your plane flys in the cold air. Get a big thermos of whatever pleases you (coffee, hot chocolate) and have a ball. This way you don't have to do all the stuff for storage. Nothing like trying to find your plane in 3' of snow.