Rick Beach: Ed, I'd consider it but I would be cautious. Would it still be obvious if you were picking up ice? If the ice didn't stick, then might you be unaware that you were continuing in icing conditions? I'd rather get out . . . CheersRick
Ed, I'd consider it but I would be cautious. Would it still be obvious if you were picking up ice? If the ice didn't stick, then might you be unaware that you were continuing in icing conditions? I'd rather get out . . .
CheersRick
Rick,
Just leave a section untreated. If you see any ice buildup get the he*** out of there.
Ed
John Dolan: Ed on the AOPA forum you state that it WILL affect Plastics (solvents). I presume that would include plastic Cirri?
Ed on the AOPA forum you state that it WILL affect Plastics (solvents).
I presume that would include plastic Cirri?
You cannot use it on plexiglas. You can use it on painted surfaces.
Curtis Sanford: Depending on demonstrated effectiveness, it could be an alternative to TKS. Why would you restrict the coating to the leading edges? I recall that one of the problems noted with the Thermawing is in certain conditions the runback refreezes on the wing behind the leading edge.
Depending on demonstrated effectiveness, it could be an alternative to TKS. Why would you restrict the coating to the leading edges? I recall that one of the problems noted with the Thermawing is in certain conditions the runback refreezes on the wing behind the leading edge.
You can paint it wherever you would like, except on plastic like plexiglas.
OK Ed, how and where do I get hold of this stuff ?
Charles
Europe & US Based ATP CFII & JAA ATPL
Based on the info given, yes, I would try it
John N468JP SR20 #1261
The silicone wax thing is not a "showstopper".
I won't take any of Cirrus' advice on paint care so long as they continue to hose it on and sand it off and compound the fresh polyurethane within a day or two of spraying. They don't even follow their own book recommendations iof washing with sopap and water. Do they still use that range cleaner $hit that some local Duluth shill sold them on?
ALL knowledgeable painters will sand and prep using one of a thousand inexpensive silicone wax remover paint prep products.
And no, silicone will not damage the underlying "composite". It is not a solvent and the "composite" is the same as (if not more durable) than every fiberglass boat afloat!
I'd be interested in what Ed has to offer. There have been several Anti-Ice Coatings offered over the years and few worked. If anyone can do it then Ed can!
I live vicariously through myself!
How would this work if the leading edge were covered with protective tape, such as Aerotect? I believe the tape is made of polyurethane.
I happen to LIKE six-packs, thank you very much
