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 changed its definition of "known icing," affecting winter flight operations.
- This revised definition creates a dilemma for pilots, potentially forcing them to choose between unsafe flying practices or facing grounding and license revocation by FAA inspectors.
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