HPL: Episode 10: Icing Performance: What Ice Really Does to Your Plane

04/11/2025 5 min

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Episode Synopsis

We'll discuss the devastating impact of structural, induction system, and instrument icing on aircraft performance (reduced lift/increased drag, engine issues, erroneous readings). Emphasis is placed on meticulous pre-flight checks and the crucial in-flight action of leaving icing conditions immediately.

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