My checkride experience in a J3 Cub (and how i hate wind)

[AndyJ]

The only two kinds I know of offhand are rime and clear.

I came up with three kinds: rime, clear, and mixed. Can't think of a fourth. Wonder what the DE was looking for??

Frost ?
I've heard it asked that way before.

[FastEddieB]

From the gov't weather site:

"ICING TYPES:

Rime Ice: Rough, milky, opaque ice formed by the instantaneous freezing of small supercooled water droplets.
Clear Ice: A glossy, clear, or translucent ice formed by the relatively slow freezing of large supercooled water droplets."

...and...


INTENSITY

ICE ACCUMULATION

Trace - Ice becomes perceptible. Rate of accumulation slightly greater than rate of sublimation. It is not hazardous even though deicing/anti-icing equipment is not utilized, unless encountered for an extended period of time (over 1 hour).

Light - The rate of accumulation may create a problem if flight is prolonged in this environment (over 1 hour). Occasional use of deicing/anti-icing equipment removes/prevents accumulation. It does not present a problem if the deicing/anti-icing equipment is used.

Moderate - The rate of accumulation is such that even sort encounters become potentially hazardous and use of deicing/anti-icing or diversion is necessary.

Severe - The rate of accumulation is such that deicing/anti-icing equipment fails to reduce or control the hazard. Immediate diversion is necessary.

(sorry, I somehow posted turbulence intensities before)

[Doss79]

Weather finallly cooperated. Got 'er done.

Checkride was easy.

Now the real learning starts!

[drseti]

Congratulations to the world's newest pilot! Stay safe, and have fun.

[Bill]

Weather finallly cooperated. Got 'er done.

Checkride was easy.

Now the real learning starts!

Attaboy. Congratulations!