The Pilot’s Lounge #109: Please, FAA, Return to Reality on Flying In Ice
Just when you thought it was OK to fly during the winter, the FAA appears to have changed the definition of known icing. AVweb’s Rick Durden doesn’t like choosing between scud running and getting grounded by FAA inspectors pulling his ticket.
The Pilot’s Lounge #109
Key Takeaways:
- The FAA has reportedly altered its definition of "known icing," posing new challenges for winter flight operations.
- Aviation columnist Rick Durden criticizes this change, arguing it forces pilots into unsafe "scud running" or risks their pilot's license, and is out of touch with operational reality.
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