Victor Meldrew
I dont bloody believe it!
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A big factor in shedding the ice is boot condition. Dirty or rough boots will allow the ice to adhere better (like roughing down a surface before you paint it). Properly treated and protected boots will allow the ice to shed when the boots blow.
Another factor is speed. Airflow also helps force the broken ice off the surfaces. The only booted a/c I flew regulary in ice was the C208B, let it's speed drop to below 120 KIAS with ice and then blow the boots you'd see most of it stay and you were then prime for bridging.
Another factor is speed. Airflow also helps force the broken ice off the surfaces. The only booted a/c I flew regulary in ice was the C208B, let it's speed drop to below 120 KIAS with ice and then blow the boots you'd see most of it stay and you were then prime for bridging.