Safety Quiz

1. Over a recent 10-year period, wing contamination by snow, frost, or ice was responsible for more than 30 aircraft accidents.

2. According to the FARs, how much snow, frost, or ice may be present on a light GA aircraft prior to takeoff?

3. According to wind tunnel testing, ____ percent of a wing's total lift may be lost due to very small particles (1 to 2 mm in diameter) adhering to its surface.

4. Who is responsible for ensuring that snow, frost, or ice is removed from an aircraft?

5. What is the best action a pilot can take to minimize wing contamination by snow, frost, or ice?

6. The NTSB recommends which of the following preflight actions with regard to wing contamination?

7. Using a deicing solution during preflight to remove all snow, frost, and ice accumulation from the wings and fuselage ensures that your aircraft is safe for flight.

8. Which of the following products can be applied to the wings and fuselage as a deicer?

9. Due to its liquid state, rain should not concern pilots flying below a cloud layer.

10. During cold-weather operations, visually inspecting the aircraft's wings should be part of a pilot's before-takeoff checklist.