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November 30th 05, 10:55 PM
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Helicopter Question
As we were flying over to Newton, IA today, we started discussing icing and
snow -- something that we must constantly worry about in these parts for at least the next 4 months. As we were talking, we heard a "Flight for Life" 'copter on Unicom, which got us to wondering how it is that these guys seem to fly in ANY weather. Which got us to wondering further: How do helicopters handle ice? Are the main rotor blades heated? Does the centrifugal force on those huge blades prevent ice build up? What about the rest of the fuselage? How do they de-ice themselves? Thanks! -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com "Your Aviation Destination" 
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