Regarding deicing, here in Maine we had a tragic private plane crash in Bangor this winter and it's pretty clear that the deicing protocol was not followed properly. 6 died.
Yes I saw the accident! I actually could write an article about it. Unfortunately the crew misinterpreted the tables, especially the one that explains the visibility vs the snowfall… happy to explain 👍🏻
Great question and exactly why we’re so strict about it.That green or orange fluid (anti-ice) is designed to stay on the wing while you’re on the ground, but it must be gone by takeoff. As the aircraft accelerates, airflow cleanly shears it off right before rotation.
If it hasn’t “disappeared” within the allowed holdover time, we don’t go. Clean wing is non-negotiable
Total bull, de-icing is to cover the plane in a trackable liquid so it is seen on radar. "Their" planes fly incognito and are way less trackable. Facts!
I know de-icing is part of winter travel, especially here in Canada. I kind of like watching the de-icing machines & operators do their work. But I didn’t know there was de-icing follower by anti-icing. Learned something new!👍
I'm old enough to remember a commercial airline crash due to no deicing or too long between deicing & takeoff. it's been awhile.
I knew about the 30 minute rule. But did not know that they also use an anti-icer. That's reassuring when there's been a good bit of time between deicing & takeoff.
Regarding deicing, here in Maine we had a tragic private plane crash in Bangor this winter and it's pretty clear that the deicing protocol was not followed properly. 6 died.
Yes I saw the accident! I actually could write an article about it. Unfortunately the crew misinterpreted the tables, especially the one that explains the visibility vs the snowfall… happy to explain 👍🏻
Your descriptions are so clear. Thank you.
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Doesn't the green gel cause aerodynamic issues if it has not "disappeared" from the wings when you take off? Or does the wind speed remove it?
Great question and exactly why we’re so strict about it.That green or orange fluid (anti-ice) is designed to stay on the wing while you’re on the ground, but it must be gone by takeoff. As the aircraft accelerates, airflow cleanly shears it off right before rotation.
If it hasn’t “disappeared” within the allowed holdover time, we don’t go. Clean wing is non-negotiable
Thank you for a great explanation!
Thank you for your support awake! 🙏🏻
Total bull, de-icing is to cover the plane in a trackable liquid so it is seen on radar. "Their" planes fly incognito and are way less trackable. Facts!
I know de-icing is part of winter travel, especially here in Canada. I kind of like watching the de-icing machines & operators do their work. But I didn’t know there was de-icing follower by anti-icing. Learned something new!👍
Brilliant detail. Thanks. Whenever we pull to the deicing pad at YYZ, I think about Air Florida 90 going into the Potomac and am glad to be safe.
I'm old enough to remember a commercial airline crash due to no deicing or too long between deicing & takeoff. it's been awhile.
I knew about the 30 minute rule. But did not know that they also use an anti-icer. That's reassuring when there's been a good bit of time between deicing & takeoff.