REFLECTOR: Anti-Ice

[Joel Smith]

I think the TKS system is now available for the Cirrus. I have no idea 
if there are any fluid and composite compatibility  issues. It seems 
like one could use this system if there was a way to get the weeping 
surfaces for the leading edges. I think these weeping surfaces are 
custom made and laser drilled. I don't know if these are available 
custom made for experimental at a reasonable price or not. The deicing 
for the prop shouldn't be a problem.
The thing I don't know how you deal with is, an ice chunk going through 
prop (advantage tractor). Perhaps if the whole fuselage weeped to 
prevent any ice build up then maybe. But I would want to be sure. I 
wouldn't be comfortable with any system that didn't address the prop issue.

Lawrence J. Epstein,MD wrote:

>I posed this question a few months ago and didn't get a single response,
>so I figured I would try again:
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>>What is the group's experience with Icing in the Velocity?
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>>Has anyone installed any Anti-Ice or De-Icing systems.
>>Anyone consider E-vade or Thermawing Tape?
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>>Has anyone tried to apply the "percussive tape" technology 
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>(www.iceengineering.com) to an aircraft?
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>>Larry Epstein
>>173 FGE
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