Me Too
I enjoyed the “Ice and Flying Don’t Mix” article in the January issue. It was right in line with a recent experience I had near Philadelphia.
Harry Dill
Readback: July 2018
I bought my 2003 Ovation a couple years ago primarily for its flight in known ice certification (FIKI). Frequent trips to the Milwaukee and Philadelphia areas to see grandkids mean occasional exposure to ice. Id never flown with FIKI. My first use last year was very encouraging; climbing out of KUES through an icy layer into the clear we accumulated maybe 1/8 on the landing lights and wing tips but nothing anywhere else. However, I subsequently found and fixed multiple fitting leaks.
Key Takeaways:
- A pilot experienced significant ice accumulation despite a Flight Into Known Ice (FIKI) certified TKS system, highlighting the critical need for meticulous maintenance to ensure proper fluid distribution beyond basic pre-flight checks.
- A reader expressed strong opposition to privatizing U.S. Air Traffic Control, citing concerns about potential degradation of service, long wait times, and negative impacts on general aviation based on experiences with Nav Canada.
- While not strictly "required," the use of a battery charger/maintainer/desulfator is highly recommended for prolonging aircraft battery life, especially for aircraft that are not flown frequently.
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