The Hazards of Aircraft Icing: Explained
Pilot Institute
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Remember that wings, propeller blades, and tail surfaces are airfoil-shaped. Ice build-up on the airframe changes the airflow pattern around these airfoils. It can also disrupt sensors needed for flight safety, like the pitot tubes. Most aircraft are equipped with a pitot heater to prevent icing in the pitot tube.
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