dfritzj(at)yahoo.com
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 Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2011 5:49 am Post subject: Icing ProceduresIcing Procedures |
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One thing worth keeping in mind is that in the vast majority of fatal mishaps there is a cascading of stressors on the aircrew (poor weather, mechanical/electrical malfunction, radio chatter, etc.). Anything that can reduce one or several of those stressors is a good thing that could avoid a mishap. As most of us are used to using airspeed as an important reference during approach to land, a valid airspeed indication will be a significant stress reduction by maintaining a standard crosscheck, even if the pilot has determined a higher than normal approach speed through a controllability check at altitude. A heated pitot properly installed is a significant help in ensuring valid airspeed indications whenever operating in visible moisture (i.e. clouds). I for one will install a heated pitot in my Velocity and test it prior to every IFR flight; I recommend anyone planning IFR operations do the same.
Dan
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