Questions about ice formation on aircraft, which degrades performance.
Questions tagged [icing]
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Is on-board equipment for in-flight de-icing also used on the ground?
Aircraft operating in icy conditions are equipped with de-icing equipment to remove ice from specific parts of the aircraft (wing, sensors,...) in flight.
When there is snow or icy conditions while the aircraft is still on ground, it is de-iced…
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Does the AC-130 have de-ice or anti-ice protection for wings and surfaces?
Does the AC-130 have de-ice or anti-ice protection for wings and surfaces? Can it fly in icing conditions? Looking at many pictures I see no sign of a shiny "hot wing" leading edge nor any boots. Does anyone have more information on this?
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Do icing limits exist for parked aircraft?
Are there any aircraft that have a limit on the amount of ice or snow that can be on the aircraft when stationary and on the ground?
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