Ron Garret wrote:

In article ,
Bob Moore wrote:


"Thomas J. Hammond" wrote


A Canadair RJ-200 pilot reported a 250 KIAS speed restriction due to
structural reasons.

In the old Boeings, we had a similiar restriction if the windshield
heat was inop. Bird proofing.


Huh? What does windshield heat have to do with birds?

Windshield heat probably has something to do with windshield strength.


Matt