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| Cold temperatures, low clouds, snow, and ice present unique difficulties and dangers, but don't be discouraged: Winter flying can be tremendously rewarding if you're well prepared. To learn more, check out the free resources below. |
Weather Wise: Precipitation and Icing Online Course |
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The fourth installment in ASF’s series of Weather Wise courses takes an in-depth look at the numerous hazards associated with icing and precipitation.

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Aircraft Deicing and Anti-icing Equipment
Safety Advisor |
Aircraft Icing
Safety Advisor |
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If you spend thousands of dollars on deicing equipment, you can expect it to see you safely through icy clouds and other freezing precipitation, right? Not necessarily. Read this Safety Advisor to learn why.
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Do you know how to anticipate areas
of probable icing? This Safety Advisor iscusses icing and provides tips on how
to avoid this potentially deadly foe.
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Cold Facts: Wing Contamination
Safety Brief |
Cold Facts: Braking Action Reports
Safety Brief |
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During the last 10 years, over 30 accidents
have resulted from wing contamination by
snow, frost, and ice. This Safety Brief
describes a few simple preflight steps that
could easily have prevented them.
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Have you ever tuned in the ATIS, heard “braking action fair,” and wondered exactly what it meant? This Safety Brief takes the mystery out of braking action reports and gives tips on getting stopped safely.
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