Meteorology
The formation of rough, milky, opaque ice due to rapid freezing of supercooled water droplets on aircraft surfaces.
Quick answer: The formation of rough, milky, opaque ice due to rapid freezing of supercooled water droplets on aircraft surfaces.
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The formation of rough, milky, opaque ice due to rapid freezing of supercooled water droplets on aircraft surfaces.
Rime 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, Rime Icing refers to: The formation of rough, milky, opaque ice due to rapid freezing of supercooled water droplets on aircraft surfaces.
In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Pilot reports moderate rime icing at flight level one-eight-zero."
Rime 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.
Rime Icing is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.
In this glossary, Rime 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.
The formation of rough, milky, opaque ice due to rapid freezing of supercooled water droplets on aircraft surfaces.
Pilot reports moderate rime icing at flight level one-eight-zero.
English reference definition
ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG
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