The science behind airplane deicing: A mechanical engineer explains
In short, deicing is necessary because snow and ice on airplane wings can decrease lift by as much as 30%. Lift is the ...
‘Um.. is this normal?’: Woman gets on flight. Then she looks out the window
“De-icing and yes it’s normal, it’s to melt any ice on the plane because the ice can cause aerodynamic changes that can have ...
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This is why planes are sprayed down in cold weather
On takeoff, the fluid slides off the wing and the plane takes off normally. However, it's not the only de-icer a plane uses. At high altitudes the air is always cold, even in summer. Most planes ...