Title:
What Your Instructor Never Told You About Icing
Topic:
Preflight Planning is the Key to Avoiding an Icing Encounter; Icing Countermeasures
Speaker(s):
Mr. David Parkins, FAA DER
Brief Description:
Ice in flight is bad news. It destroys the smooth flow of air, increasing drag while decreasing the ability of the airfoil to create lift. The actual weight of ice on an airplane is insignificant when compared to the airflow disruption it causes. Featured speaker David Parkins (AKA the "ice man") will discuss why flight in those freezing clouds is inadvisable and how to escape if you are caught there by surprise. Much of the discussion will revolve around the audience’s questions. Don't miss this unique opportunity!
Location of Seminar:
Ithaca Airport Administration Building
72 Brown Road
Ithaca, NY 14850
Directions to Venue:
Take NY-13 to Brown Road, the airport administration building is the brick building with the beacon on top.
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Seating:
40
seats at the facility,
26
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Featured speaker David Parkins (FAA Designated Engineering Representative; DER specializing in icing) has been testing and certifying aircraft and systems for icing flight for 26 years and brings a wealth of real flight knowledge to this seminar. His experience includes single engine IFR aircraft, transport jets, helicopters and the new AW609 tiltrotor. In addition to being an icing certification specialist he is an active instrument-rated pilot who owns and flies a Cherokee Six out of Ithaca. Bring your questions and learn how to fly safely all winter.
his vent is hosted by East Hill Flying Club and open to the public.
Equal Access Information:
The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to this meeting/event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please communicate your request as soon as possible with the person in the “Contact Information” area of the meeting/event notice. Note that two weeks is usually required to arrange services.
Credit Applicability:
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 2
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