Post-Cold Frontal Stratocumulus Clouds Create Recipe for Airframe Icing
Pilots should never allow themselves to be fooled by the snow.
Pilots should never allow themselves to be fooled by the snow.
Whether or not you should depends on the situation.
It’s available anytime, anywhere for pilots, so don’t waste the opportunity.
A pilot must have an aircraft certified for flight in icing conditions and be adequately trained on its ice protection systems.
Those who fly in the beautiful snow-covered North know that the winter brings spectacular views and welcomed gains in performance.
Pilots of twin-turboprop aircraft continue to find themselves victims of a stall when icy conditions are a factor.
Remote cameras at Pacific City State Airport give pilots a real-time look at the runway conditions before they make the flight to the coast.
Several airports are located in the warning area.
Facilities make plans to protect aircraft, including triple chocking and tying them down with straps attached to the wings and tail.
Negotiations with union on next contract continue.