Howdy all. I'm a lurker and have been reading the anti-ice debate. I just thought I would put in my 2 cents....
What about putting a system similar to an auto rear-window 'defrost' between some of the layups on the canard or wing? For the canard in particular, the area is 14.7 sf. The back window of my car is roughly 15 sf. It seems to de-ice pretty quick. Not sure if something like that would work, it is just a thought. Might be feasable just for the canard, or the leading edges of the wing. Not sure how many amps it runs at on my car, but I've never blown the fuse. Yes, I also know that ice conditions in an auto are not as severe as an aircraft. Once again, just a thought.
-Blast away!
-Matt
