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‹ 070 Operational Procedures

De-icing and anti-icing on the ground

7 min read

Clean aircraft

Take-off with frost, ice or snow on the wings, tail or control surfaces is not allowed (except what the manufacturer permits): even a thin, rough layer can cut lift and raise the stall speed sharply.

IN THIS LESSON

  • The fluids
  • One step or two
  • Holdover time

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