Whether your airplane is approved for flight in known icing conditions or not, there are a number of common-sense strategies you can put into practice to minimize your risks of ice-related hazards.
Flying Tip of the Week: Surviving Ice
Key Takeaways:
- Prioritize ice prevention by never taking off with any ice, snow, or frost, and actively avoid freezing levels or clouds during flight.
- Upon encountering ice, act immediately by climbing or executing a 180-degree turn to retreat, and do not hesitate to use emergency authority with ATC if safety is compromised.
- If landing with accumulated ice, select a long runway, maintain approach speed, avoid using flaps due to tailplane stall risk, and prepare for poor braking.
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