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<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> << Lancair Builders' Mail List >> <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> If you plan on flying North of the freezing level, read Rick Durden's column in Avweb's Pilot Lounge "Of Martinis, Ice and Tailplane Stalls" (http://www.avweb.com/articles/lounge/tpl0042.html). "...> reports that you should recover in tried-and-true fashion if the wing stalls. If the tailplane stalls, however, the required control inputs will be just the opposite and the control forces may require more strength than you possess." Why is this special for LNC2 drivers? Because we have the sharpest tailplane leading edges of any aircraft and flaps that generate an enormous nose down pitching moment when deployed. After reading the article, here are some other considerations: Most of us have painted much of our airplanes in white, including the wing leading edge -- a good idea for dealing with the summer heat, but making it More difficult to detect the the beginnings of ice formation. This is especially true since we sit somewhat behind the wing leading edge and ice formation starts out of sight. However, most everyone has used a dark color feature out by the wing tip and this has been useful in recognizing rime ice formation as the wingtip leading edge begins to fade into the same white color as the rest of the wing. Make that wing tip part of your scan when flying in cold clouds. I've never had much flexibility in my neck and age has not improved my ability to see things behind me. So, this winter I am installing a rear view Mirror on the interior of the canopy to see the tail leading edge thru the back window. I have dark tips there too and I want to see any tail ice formation so I can take action immediately. Scott Krueger.... N92EX PS I like ice in my gin, not on my wing! LML website: http://members.olsusa.com/mkaye/maillist.html LML Builders' Bookstore: http://www.buildersbooks.com/lancair Please remember that purchases from the Builders' Bookstore assist with the management of the LML. Please send your photos and drawings to marvkaye@olsusa.com.