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February 4th 05, 11:46 AM
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Ron McKinnon wrote:
"Matt Whiting" wrote in message Peter R. wrote: ... If deicing were not an option, I would have had to get a hotel and wait until the frost melted off the next day, or some liquid deicing were available. In no case would I have attempted to take off with it on the wing surface. Why? It is acceptable to "polish the frost smooth" per FAR 91.527. Interesting. It seems a rather dubious practice to me. It would indeed appear to be legal in the US - but, FWIW, it isn't legal in Canada. Why? Smooth frost is less of an aerodynamic issue that a thick layer of dirt, bugs and dust... Matt 
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