Max Continuous Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 That should work really well with a 206 as long as you have a toolbox full of isolation mounts!! :shock: Ever hear of asymmetric shedding? There are some folks reading this forum that don't have the field experience to know what they can get away with and what they can't. This would work with a VERY THIN uniform coating, but then it's probably just friction warming the blades more than anything. I'm surprised you would suggest that though after all the strobing you have done over the years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenestron Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 just take a ball peen hammer to everything. the shock wave shakes all the ice free and the golf ball dimple effect has been proven by numerous golfball manyfacturers to increase speeds, distance and stability, so you're winning regardless. No need to carry gallons of anti ice fluid, everyone can fit a ball peen hammer in the door pocket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
407 too Posted November 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 thanks guys, will ask manufacturer if they approve any sort of fluid, failing that, it looks like blade covers. --- baggage comp will be getting quite full with sleeping bags, muff and plugs, survival kit AND blade covers, but i guess it beats walking this scenario has never happened to me, managed to paint a grim enough pictue to the pax with the available forecasts, BUT, with the unpredictability of the weather, it's not to say it might not happen. Fenestrom wins the prize for the most original -- yet logical--- reply :punk: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenestron Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 Just call the blade guy in Ft Erie, he's more than happy to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac-Ex-wafu Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 Oh , didn't know we were going for the most original award, If that's the case,,, we used to cver the A/C in lighter fluid and then chuck a match to it,, it's not enough to burn the airframe or skin but sure gets the ice off pretty smartly !!! Not approved anywhere i'm sure,,,, P.S,,, just joking,,, seeing who bites! :punk: :up: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
407 too Posted November 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 big honk'n tiger torch would have been my preferece :shock: fenestrom - blades from erie have the skinny side facing the wrong way :up: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray Posted November 29, 2006 Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 I'm surprised you would suggest that though after all the strobing you have done over the years. Max Continous, over the last 15 years or so, almost all my 'bush' work was with the AS350. That's how we did it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Continuous Posted November 29, 2006 Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 Pop quiz Ray. In your 15 years or so did you find out the max allowable heat for a 350 rotor blade? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTF_was_that Posted December 15, 2006 Report Share Posted December 15, 2006 Cold de-iceing fluid? You must be thinking of glycole. Normal type 1 found at any major airport in canada. It is applied hot very hot. It is NOT approved for Bell helicopters. Check the flight manual. Type 4 anti-ice fluid is applied cold and looks like green slim when covering a wing. Its is also found at just about any major airport in canada. Not apporved for bell helicopters I think most guys in gas patch have thought about or used methanol to de-ice blades. Why, they are lazy, really lazy. why do i say this, every gas plant has bulk tanks of the stuff. usually not to far away from where the helicopter parks. Is it apporved NO. Put your bladed cover on. If you find the covers frozen to the blades, place a car heater inside the cover, it will slowly inflate releasing the cover. Freezing rain sucks, if you put your covers on you will have fewer problems. For frost, running the a/c will usually remove it. Thats frost not freezing rain. remeber All critical surfaces must contamination free... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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