pole barn storage for kit fox

[Wheels]

I keep my IV in a pole barn by my grass strip. Its too big to heat and I fly on skis in the winter. I"m thinking of building a "paint booth" type enclosure for the winter months that I could heat with a light bulb. Anyone got any advise, ideas, opinions?

[Slyfox]

so tell me, what are you trying to do. Are you interested in having a heated area to work on it, or to pre heat for flying.

[beeryboats]

My poor bird lives in a barn as well. I don't plan on flying in the winter as the barn is so full during the cold months I couldn't get it out to fly. I would think a moving quilt over the engine with a good old filament bulb next to the engine would keep it warm. Beware of fire though. My biggest worry would be mice nesting near the heat. I hate meeces to pieces!!!
Jay

[Micro Mong Bldr]

I've heard of too many fires from heating with a light bulb.

[beeryboats]

Yep, me too. But heaters are worse.

[Slyfox]

now to come back. I have the reiff system on my fox. in fact I keep it plugged in 24/7. I have never had a problem with moisture in the tank. I've done this for about 4 years now. I have one heat element on the bottom of the engine and a wrap around the tank with a sensor to shut it off when it gets I think 90 degrees. I unplug and start and it's ready to go once I get to the runway, varoom! it's fun time.