Yup, Ice Is for Cocktails
Rick Durden’s December 2014 complex article about tailplane icing was well researched and well written. It also proved prophetic.
Readback: May 2015
Rick Durdens December 2014 complex article about tailplane icing was well researched and well written. It also proved prophetic.At Cincinnati Municipal while my L-39 was being fueled, Bill Rieke, an icing researcher, came over to chat. He said that he thought the L-39 would be particularly susceptible to tailplane icing and stall because of the smallness of tailplane, the thinness of the airfoil and the need for ventral VGs.
Key Takeaways:
- Tailplane icing presents a critical, often underestimated, risk, capable of causing dangerous stalls even with minimal ice, particularly in susceptible aircraft designs.
- In no-radio (NORDO) emergencies, pilots should prioritize safety by exercising emergency authority and sound judgment to deviate from strict regulations if adhering to them could be unsafe.
- Aerobatic training is a valuable asset for pilots, helping them manage disorientation and recover from unexpected unusual attitudes during in-flight emergencies.
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