I am a huge fan of flight simulation games (and aircraft mechanics in general), and this is a question that has always been interesting to me. Why are some crafts able to fly in super cold areas without freezing over and inevitably plummeting, while others have basically no chance of staying airborne?
In: 522
Lack of moisture. Ice requires both cold temperatures and moisture. Even in the lower latitudes, it’s very cold at 30000 feet. Unless the plane is flying through a storm, icing isn’t really a problem. However, planes also typically have heated wings and other surfaces to reduce icing.
Latest Answers