(December 2011) If you live in a snowy climate, chances are good your logbook looks a little thin during the winter months.
It’s happened to me.
Winter Flying
Key Takeaways:
- Successful winter flying demands thorough preparation, discipline, and attention to detail due to challenging cold temperatures and uncertain conditions.
- Pilots must deeply understand unique winter weather patterns, leverage enhanced forecasts, and execute meticulous ground operations for engine care, airframe de-icing, and personal warmth.
- Key hazards include severe in-flight icing (especially Supercooled Large Droplets) and contaminated runways upon landing, both requiring conservative decision-making and awareness of local conditions and reports.
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