Readback: August 2018

Thank you for a great publication. It really helps knock some rust off. My question is for Tim Vasquez: Where did you get that chart shown on page 22 of the April issue?As a SPIFR EMS helicopter pilot, icing is my Achilles heel. Not only do I have the same problems as the fixed wing community-weight, reduction of lift etc.-but I also have asymmetric shedding that will tear the aircraft apart rather quickly. Also, as an EMS aircraft, my flights are not very long so I never get above about 3 to 4000 feet.

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Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

A pilot's query about an advanced icing chart led to the revelation of a specialized tool (WinGRIDDS) and a more accessible real-time alternative (Aviation Weather Center's flight path tool).
Readers provided factual corrections on a politician's party affiliation and an airport's state location, while also praising articles on Air Traffic Control and requesting more inclusive reporting on aviation fatality statistics.
Pilots reported recurring operational challenges, such as "slam-dunk" approaches at specific airports, and were advised to communicate with ATC or engage FAAST teams for potential solutions.

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Thank you for a great publication. It really helps knock some rust off. My question is for Tim Vasquez: Where did you get that chart shown on page 22 of the April issue?

As a SPIFR EMS helicopter pilot, icing is my Achilles heel. Not only do I have the same problems as the fixed wing community—weight, reduction of lift etc.—but I also have asymmetric shedding that will tear the aircraft apart rather quickly. Also, as an EMS aircraft, my flights are not very long so I never get above about 3 to 4000 feet.