Great aircraft performance and smooth skies are two benefits of winter flying. Just don't cut your preflight short because it's cold outside - frost, snow, or ice on aircraft surfaces could spell disaster on takeoff.
Test your knowledge of wing contamination with the AOPA Air Safety Foundation's latest online quiz. It provides links to additional information from the foundation and the NTSB. Each Safety Quiz offers a quick, easy, and interactive way to assess and expand your knowledge. Plus, you can earn a chance to win a Sporty's Air-Scan V Aviation Radio/Scanner!
October 23, 2006