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Anti ice would be nice. Not that I think it would be useful on a Cozy, but I always wondered about use of exhaust heat for de-ice. I did a search and found this: http://www.stormingmedia.us/30/3088/A308892.html Seems like on a pusher, the prop should have some protection . The AOPA has good article on icing here: http://www.aopa.org/asf/publications/sa11.pdf Ice phobic coatings are a REAL option. They are not as effective as other options, but may buy a precious minute for a 180degree turn. http://www.amil.chicoutimi.qc.ca/amil/amil/publications/papers/Icephobic coatingsIWAIS2002.pdf How about waxing your wings? Glider pilots know that this improves performance, and will make the surface a little more hydrophobic, hence, somewhat ice phobic. I wonder if Rain-X would perform better than wax? And there is a link to some other stuff called RejeX and Toughseal as well. I have no experience with these. Glider wax, various types available here: http://www.wingsandwheels.com/page44.htm and here (also a 'prop' ice inhibitor - could be used on wings?): http://www.aircraftspruce.com/pdf/2007Individual/Cat07340.pdf Rejex article here: http://www.corrosionx.com/articles/AvConsumer4_03.pdf Toughseal: http://www.toughseal.com.sg/ Now I wouldn't dream of intentionally flying into icing conditions, but it wouldn't hurt to have smooth slippery wings in an accidental encounter.