Topic Area
METEOROLOGY
Abstract
One of the most dangerous atmospheric hazards in aviation is aircraft icing. Ice can build on aircraft surfaces, causing decreases in thrust and lift while increasing drag and weight. These effects can be detrimental to any aircraft's ability to successfully remain in flight. Improvement in pilot knowledge of and response to icing conditions can be attained through use of specific meteorological forecast products, completion of interactive training modules, and understanding of cloud physical processes gained through the analysis of aircraft measurement case studies. This poster presents a strategy for enhancing the training of professional pilots in meteorological conditions which cause aircraft icing.
Start Date
17-1-2015 11:30 AM
End Date
17-1-2015 1:00 PM
Scholarly Commons Citation
Denver, Cody and Wetzel, Melanie A., "Improvement in Pilot Training for Aircraft Icing Conditions" (2015). Aviation / Aeronautics / Aerospace International Research Conference. 5.
https://commons.erau.edu/aircon/2015/Saturday_Undergraduate/5
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Improvement in Pilot Training for Aircraft Icing Conditions
One of the most dangerous atmospheric hazards in aviation is aircraft icing. Ice can build on aircraft surfaces, causing decreases in thrust and lift while increasing drag and weight. These effects can be detrimental to any aircraft's ability to successfully remain in flight. Improvement in pilot knowledge of and response to icing conditions can be attained through use of specific meteorological forecast products, completion of interactive training modules, and understanding of cloud physical processes gained through the analysis of aircraft measurement case studies. This poster presents a strategy for enhancing the training of professional pilots in meteorological conditions which cause aircraft icing.