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Always Have an Out: The SLD Incident

Photographic Logbook

When Mike provided my tail number, the lineman said, "Oh, he literally just landed." Uplinked radar indicated liquid precipitation in the cloud, but the outside air temperature (OAT) was several degrees above freezing (higher than forecast) and so did not cause me any significant concern. Taxiing onto the Michigan Aviation ramp.

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Icing Awareness in IFR Flying: How to Stay Safe in Winter Weather

Pilot Institute

The following instruments provide useful information on icing: Outside Air Temperature (OAT) gauge. How To Deal with Ice Onboard de-icing systems generally consist of: De-icing boots located on the leading edges of the wings and tail. Thermal anti-ice heaters for the wing and tail leading edge. Electrically heated propellers.

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12 Features That Make Business Class Great… Or Not

One Mile at a Time

As an avgeek , what I like most from an inflight entertainment system is a good map feature as well as a tail camera. Who doesnt like a good tail camera feature?! Iced oat cappuccino in JetBlue Mint? When it comes to inflight entertainment , you cant beat Emirates ICE system, or Qatar Airways Oryx One system. Yes please!

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