Originally Posted by
tzskipper
Counter-intuitive, but the solution is to open all of the vents (inlcuding the "eyeball" vents above and behind the captain. Turn the heat up early, as once you get behind the "cold curve", there is no coming back.
Using the open vent method, produces flight deck temps (as shown on the lower screen) in the 86 degree range.
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I've found that even with flight deck temps up around 80, the temp down by the feet can still be near freezing due to the lack of insulation behind the panels, especially the center console. Sweating up top due to cabin temp, left foot and lower leg still frozen.
Seems like footwell heaters is an expensive way to make up for a lack of a little insulation.
In any case, the practical solution is thick socks, open up foot vents, and run the seat back so you can get feet up off the floor.