What is Clear ice?
Clear ice A transparent, smooth, and hard ice layer formed by the slow freezing of supercooled water droplets on aircraft surfaces, posing a significant aerodynamic hazard.
Source: ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG
How is “Clear ice” Used in Practice?
Advise if any clear ice has formed on the leading edge after descent through visible moisture.
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Who Needs to Know This Term?
- Pilots
- Air Traffic Controllers
- Cabin Crew
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A transparent, smooth, and hard ice layer formed by the slow freezing of supercooled water droplets on aircraft surfaces, posing a significant aerodynamic hazard.
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