Here’s What It Means If You See Green Fluid on an Airplane Wing
Should you panic if your plane is doused in a colorful slime that's as freakily artificial as something out of a sci-fi film?
The science behind airplane deicing – a mechanical engineer explains how chemistry and physics make flying a more uplifting experience
In short, deicing is necessary because snow and ice on airplane wings can decrease lift by as much as 30%. Lift is the vertical upward force that keeps a plane in the sky. It is generated when air ...
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Cockpit recordings describe ‘a lot of icing’ before plane crashed in Brazil, says early report
After looking at the report, aviation safety analyst David Soucie told CNN on Saturday that it appeared the crew may have “armed the de-ice boots (on the plane) too soon. Just a few seconds ...
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This is why planes are sprayed down in cold weather
An airplane's wing is designed to create lift, but ice and snow can change the wing's shape. If you ever been delayed for de-icing, you'll be happy to know that it makes takeoff possible in wintry ...