Gents:
This is a philosophical question as
well as a technical recommendation question.
A) would you consider a de-ice
system for the IV-P?
B) if so, which technology would you
use?
In general, I don’t believe in
flying small planes anywhere near icing conditions (been there done that –
sinking feeling when you are at full throttle and unable to maintain level
flight – then your prop heat throws off a chunk of ice that hits the windshield
like a brick…. Just to keep your heart rate and blood pressure way high off the
chart.)
And, having said the above, after
you have done everything possible to avoid icing conditions, and you still find
yourself icing up, it would be nice to be able to do something about it other
than pray, which I have done (“I promise to mend all my evil ways if you just
help me out of this one…”).
So, philosophically, would you
recommend a de-ice system?
If so, would you lean
toward:
Heated Leading Edge
Electro Expulsive
Glycol
Rubber Boot
Other?
As always, your
thoughts/recommendations are welcome. Thanks in advance.
John Hafen
Lancair IV-P N413AJ
2/3rds done (I
pray)
PS – I LIVE IN SEATTLE – THE WEATHER
IS ALWAYS SH1TTY, HERE.