Composite props in the rain

[David Cripps <david.cripps@spsystems.com>]

I have been advised that composite props, like wooden ones, if not protected
with a metal leading edge, can suffer pitting damage if flown in rain. VP
Props such as the Arplast PV50 seem to be very popular and successful within
the Europa community, yet do not have a metal leading edge.  What are
people's experiences with props like these in the rain? How can any damage
be avoided? Does self-adhesive prop tape (such as I saw on one Europa's PV50
at Cranfield) solve the problem or does it just create aerodynamic ones
instead?

Any thoughts gratefully received.

David Cripps
(GBWJH)