'DEFROST THOROUGHLY BEFORE USE'

摘要

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued a seasonal appeal for pilots and ground crew to not underestimate the dangers of ice and ground frost this winter. As temperatures continue to drop, commercial aircrew, maintenance staff and general aviation pilots should take the job of de-icing aircraft very seriously. Ultimately, an aircraft should never take off with any form of contamination on its surfaces, particularly ice, snow and frost (although some types may be permitted some frost on lower wing surfaces).