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Maule988ms
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I know people have removed the fiberglass insulation from the cabin. How much noisier, colder did it make it? Did you replace it with something else or not?

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I removed all mine from the floor, and left it in the side walls and ceiling. I did not replace it with anything. I noticed no difference, and I often fly in sub-freezing, and occasionally sub-zero conditions.

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I have removed all the insulation, floor, sides, etc.
Like Andy, I did not notice any sound difference.
My winter temperatures, I believe, are not as low as yours. I do fly at night during the winter (-5C) and my heater is more than capable of maintaining a comfortable cockpit.
Closing off any gaps around doors is probably more important for a quiet (read less noisy), warm cockpit.
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Thanks guys. I think that the way im gonna go.

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