Rotor anti-icing
Having no experience of a helicopter fitted with a rotor anti-icing system, I'm after some first-hand knowledge from people who have.
Are they mainly heater mat/ mast slip ring type systems?
Are they reliable, serviceablility wise?
Are they maintenance intensive systems?
Are there any operating limitations....such as electrical power consumption or aircraft performance?
Do they operate off of essential or main bus?
Thanks in advance for any information.