AirBaker
Pattern Altitude
Finally got to experience a bit of ice this weekend. I was flying back on a short IFR flight from Marina KOAR to KRHV. About 5000', the OAT was just touching 0 degrees C. I was asked to climb to 6000' and the wings just started to look a bit different. The leading edges started to get darker in color and took on a rough texture to them. I kept an eye on my next waypoint and ground speed. Within the next few miles, I was asked to descend back to 5000' and it all went away.
I didn't notice any performance issues over the short flight, and had plenty of outs. Interesting nonetheless.
I didn't notice any performance issues over the short flight, and had plenty of outs. Interesting nonetheless.