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IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR (AGAIN)
by Pete Ruskay
Although it seems like summer was just here, Christmas has come and gone, and the snow is falling here in the Northwest. With the thick of winter quickly approaching, we should focus on cold weather operations with the goal of awareness and flying as safely as possible.
The manufacturer of the business jet that I operate releases a Cold Weather Operations Guide each autumn. The OEM feels that although professional pilots operate these capable jets, the risks involved with cold weather and icing operations are so significant that they must reinforce proper cold weather procedures every year. I don’t have a photographic memory, so this valuable refresher gives me the confidence I need when heading off to work. In that spirit, let’s review cold weather operations, the hazards involved and the tradecraft used when flying in less- than-ideal conditions.
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