Understanding the airplane de-icing process

Name: Understanding the airplane de-icing process
Uploaded: 2026-02-20T12:14:22Z
Duration: 46 s
Description: This segment explains the critical process of airplane de-icing. It details how heated fluid with pressurized water and propylene glycol is used to melt dangerous ice, followed by the application of anti-icing fluid to prevent new ice formation by significantly lowering the freezing point on the plane's surface. A pilot also provides insights into why de-icing is essential for flight safety.

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This segment explains the critical process of airplane de-icing. It details how heated fluid with pressurized water and propylene glycol is used to melt dangerous ice, followed by the application of anti-icing fluid to prevent new ice formation by significantly lowering the freezing point on the plane's surface. A pilot also provides insights into why de-icing is essential for flight safety.