Keep the aircraft speed down (it's gusty as hell anyway) and the fan rpm up a tad."
Interesting conundrum
Agree
That's why we have FADECs today
Yes they can be a pain when you're trying to go nice and slow on a descent .. but we do need rain protection in some circumstances.
Similar problem on taxiways when you have to periodically spool up the fan to 60% in near freezing precip/snow.