Winter Weather Ops: De-Icing, Delays, and the Science of Staying Airborn

Tom & Mike are back in the cockpit for Episode 44 of the Black Box Aviation Podcast! We kick things off with a spooky recap of last week’s Halloween Spooktacular, featuring eerie listener stories — including one from a haunted hospital that’ll send chills down your spine.Then, we shift gears from ghosts to gusts, diving into the realities of winter flying. From the frosty ramps of Anchorage to de-icing disasters in Brunswick, we’ll break down how pilots handle snow, ice, and holdover times when the weather turns wicked.Plus, we talk about next year’s Spooktacular ideas (Haunted Hotels, anyone?), listener shoutouts, and some behind-the-scenes outtakes from the show.✈️ Pilot Perks:Use code BLACKBOX at checkout for 15% off at TheBackseatPilot.com — the ultimate aviation gear and gift site for pilots and avgeeks alike.📬 Connect with Us:Email: [email protected]/X: @the_black_box01Hotline: (203) 699-6792 — leave us a message!YouTube: @TheBlackBoxAviationPodcast⭐ Don’t forget to smash that 5-star rating on Apple, Spotify, or Amazon to keep us flying high in the rankings!#AviationPodcast #PilotTalk #AviationStories #Deicing #WinterFlying #AviationLife #AirlinePilot #AvGeek #BlackBoxPodcast #HauntedAviation