Remember, too that it's not the ice you can see that should concern you, but the ice that you can't see. Perhaps the most insidious and hazardous buildup will be on the horizontal stab, and tailplane icing can be a bear. Recovery from tailplane icing in many aircraft requires a concious and deliberate thought process, because it goes against the grain of everything you've been taught to believe. In most cases, it requires a reduction in power, and it requires that the stick or yoke be brought aft during the stall, to effect recovery. Generally, a reduction in airspeed is in order.
you can't see the tail in most cases, or determine the status of the de-icing capability until performance degrades. In the case of the horizontal stab, often you're in a world of hurt if performance degrades to the point of giving an indication.
The airplane may fly well with a load of ice, but much like babies with a fever, things can turn south in a big hurry with little warning.
you can't see the tail in most cases, or determine the status of the de-icing capability until performance degrades. In the case of the horizontal stab, often you're in a world of hurt if performance degrades to the point of giving an indication.
The airplane may fly well with a load of ice, but much like babies with a fever, things can turn south in a big hurry with little warning.
