David,

 

I know of two applications where Lancair builders are using leading edge tape: on the leading edge of wings, horz and vert stabilizers, and to cover the gap between the wing roots and the wing fairing. When I first started flying I used a no-name leading edge tape for my wing roots with very poor results. The tape would stick but it would blow out along the gap. Even a double layer would eventually fail. 12 hours ago I went to 3M brand leading edge tape. It’s much more expensive ($48 for a 1” wide roll from ACS) but a single layer is showing no sign of failure.  Go with the good stuff.

 

Paul Bricker

N63PB

 

 

What kinds of leading edge tape is everyone using, or not using?

 

David Taylor

Legacy N523X – (now flying!)