A tragic 2005 accident in California illustrates the unrelent-ing power of structural icing-one of the greatest hazards of winter flying for GA aircraft. Structural ice can accumulate quickly, decreasing lift and increasing drag to the point where continued flight is impossible. The Air Safety Institute's Accident Case Study: Airframe Icingputs you in the lonely cockpit of a Cirrus SR22 as its pilot struggles to escape ice-filled clouds high above the Sierra Nevadas. Actual ATC audio and dramatic Microsoft Flight Simulatorre-creations provide a gripping look at the perils that lurk in cold winter clouds.
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