Improvement in Pilot Training for Aircraft Icing Conditions

Abstract

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One of the most dangerous atmospheric hazards in aviation is aircraft icing. Ice can build on aircraft surfaces, causing decreases in thrust and lift while increasing drag and weight. These effects can be detrimental to any aircraft's ability to successfully remain in flight. Improvement in pilot knowledge of and response to icing conditions can be attained through use of specific meteorological forecast products, completion of interactive training modules, and understanding of cloud physical processes gained through the analysis of aircraft measurement case studies. This poster presents a strategy for enhancing the training of professional pilots in meteorological conditions which cause aircraft icing.

Authors

• Denver, Cody Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
• Wetzel, Melanie A Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Keywords

• Atmospheric Sciences