De-icing: The process of removing snow, ice or frost from a surface. . On the ground, when there are freezing conditions and precipitation, de-icing an aircraft is crucial. Frozen contaminants cause critical control surfaces to be rough and uneven, disrupting smooth air flow and greatly degrading the ability of the wing to generate lift, and increasing drag. . At the moment, the main methods of de-icing are chemical de-icing and infrared heating de-icing. . Comment and tag a friend who’s interested in flying! . . . . . . #instagramaviation #instaaviation #aviationenglish #radiotelephony #pilot #atco #aviation #studentpilot #privatepilot #deicing #ice #snow #airport