Ice bridging is not a myth - it really existed in the age of DC-3. That's why modern t-props have boots with multiple chambers that inflate alternately. Ice bridging is not a factor on modern equipment. Do not, i'm saying again: do not listen to old hands who retired before first multiple chamber goodrich was test flown and absolutely do not try to emulate Dakota procedures on Dash or ATR. If it says turn on boots immediately after you start picking up the ice - do so, there's a good reason behind every procedure that you don't understand or appreciate.
And please do not, I'm saying again: do not mention ice bridging in relation to this accident.
Originally Posted by Pilot DAR
At some extreme, disrupted airflow upsets the way a tail works
You're talking C303 here aren't you?
Originally Posted by CAT1 REVERSION
but do turbo-prop operators teach this recovery manouevre?
I was taught it before first putting my nether region into RH seat of ATR. Never did it in sim - at the time, tailplane stall was not supported by sim software.