A Pilot's Guide to Inflight Icing

Module II - In the Airplane

Flight Operations

Section: Flight Operations - Overview

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Icing can pose a threat during every phase of flight. But, the risks posed by icing vary depending on the phase of flight. Here, we examine these risks by phase of flight and suggest things that you can do at each point to reduce these risks.

Ground Operations
Departure
Cruise
Arrival

Seneca aircraft, iced wing tip, runway approach, aircraft above clouds

Icing risks are present in every phase of flight