My Week of Flying in the Ice
My trip up and down the middle of the United States in heart of winter got me in touch with the realities of ice and snow.
The ice seems to like to form on junctions and intersections, though its hard to figure where it will form and why. This is why actual flight testing in icing conditions is such a big part of FIKI certification.
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Submitted by fgbo on February 17, 2011.
I really think you should rave about TKS deice systems. It is the best thing to ever happen to small airplanes that fly in the ice prone areas of the country. I flew a Bonanza for 5 years with TKS, rarely canceled due to ice. It is fantastic system. Your pictures are very good to show those who have never been in ice.
Submitted by Florida Pilot on February 24, 2011.
There is a new NASA course that is free and covers icing very well. It explains many of these pictures and is great for those who do not often have to deal with or plan for icing.
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