Meteorology
Removal of existing frost, ice or snow from aircraft surfaces before flight.
Quick answer: Removal of existing frost, ice or snow from aircraft surfaces before flight.
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Removal of existing frost, ice or snow from aircraft surfaces before flight.
de‑icing matters because it supports clear communication in Meteorology contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.
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In this glossary, de‑icing refers to: Removal of existing frost, ice or snow from aircraft surfaces before flight.
In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "De‑icing in progress on aircraft stand two, expect five minutes to complete."
de‑icing matters because it supports clear communication in Meteorology contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.
de‑icing is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.
In this glossary, de‑icing is grouped under Meteorology. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.
This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.
Removal of existing frost, ice or snow from aircraft surfaces before flight.
Ground: De‑icing in progress on aircraft stand two, expect five minutes to complete.
English reference definition
ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG
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