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> What icing experiences
> have others encountered?
For the last 2.5 years I have had leading edge tape on all of my forward surfaces. This year I have removed it so we will see if there is any difference.
I have picked up over 1.5 inches of rim ice on all of the surfaces. It was night time and I noticed a 20 kt speed reduction before I started to look around for the problem. I was at 11,500 ft. It was warmer below. At other times I have picked up any where from a frost to over an inch. At all times the only noticeable effect was a reduction in speed. Even a frost seemed to reduce the speed quite a bit. Handling remained just fine.
My biggest concern is the tail. It bothers me to think about a tail stall. I believe the main wings can be handled easier. Just go faster.
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Lorn H. 'Feathers' Olsen, DynaComm, Corp.
248-478-4301, lorn@dynacomm.ws
LNC2, O-320, N31161, Y47, SE Michigan
LML website: http://www.olsusa.com/mkaye/maillist.html
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Please send your photos and drawings to marvkaye@olsusa.com.
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