Aircraft ice protection certification standards have evolved significantly over time, leading to varying capabilities and regulatory restrictions for different aircraft types, particularly older ...
As he descended between snow-covered hills in New Hampshire, Larry Gurgainous tensed up. The U.S. Air Force veteran had piloted military aircraft in Afghanistan and Iraq. He’d flown a small plane ...
This week on Ice Pilots, the crew are mourning the loss of their former chief pilot and are putting on a display to show their respect to such a legendary man. An icy runway causes concern for one of ...
When the head of Canada's most extreme airline, Buffalo airways, is suspended from flying a large number of flights are in danger of being cancelled. The Buffalo crew have to rapidly train and educate ...
Credit: NTSB Most pilots understand that significant visible ice contamination on a wing can cause severe aerodynamic and control penalties. However, accident history reveals that pilots do not ...