(December 2011) If you live in a snowy climate, chances are good your logbook looks a little thin during the winter months.
It’s happened to me.
Winter Flying
Key Takeaways:
- Winter flying demands extensive preparation and a heightened sense of caution due to distinct weather patterns, which present hazards like widespread storms, various types of icing (including Supercooled Large Droplets), and contaminated runways.
- Pilots must undertake thorough pre-flight planning, including advance weather analysis (especially for icing), and diligent ground operations such as aircraft storage in hangars, engine preheating, effective de-icing, and careful fuel system checks.
- During flight, conservative decision-making is critical, involving prompt evasive action from icing conditions and meticulous assessment of runway conditions upon arrival, emphasizing that these practices develop essential risk management skills.
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