AirTalk.org Aviation discussions newsgroups   Archives   FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Register   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  falling ice from airplanes?          AirTalk.org Forum Index -> Aviation (Miscellaneous Topics) View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message Big Crunch Guest Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2007 5:52 am    Post subject: falling ice from airplanes? This article discusses recent cases of "megahail" falling from the sky since 2000. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Megacryometeors Is there anyway 10 to 400 pound ice chuncks could form on a jet airplane and fall? Is it possible with a deicing system. Back to top Jack Cunniff Guest Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2007 5:21 pm    Post subject: Re: falling ice from airplanes? Big Crunch <nospam (AT) nospam (DOT) com> writes: Quote: This article discusses recent cases of "megahail" falling from the sky since 2000. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Megacryometeors Is there anyway 10 to 400 pound ice chuncks could form on a jet airplane and fall? Is it possible with a deicing system. For what it's worth, I've heard of "blue ice" doing that, but I believe (without checking that wiki link) that the "megahail" was not "blue ice". Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         AirTalk.org Forum Index -> Aviation (Miscellaneous Topics) All times are GMT Page 1 of 1   Jump to: Select a forum Aviation----------------alt.aviationAviation safety EnhancementPlanes, gliders and flying in AustraliaAviation et pilotage (Français)rec.aviationAviation (Aerobatics)Hot air, gas balloons and airshipsHang-gliding, paragliding, foot-launched flightAircraft Design & BuildingInstrument Flight RulesAviation (Classifieds)Military AircraftNaval AviationAviation (Miscellaneous Topics)Owning AirplanesAviators (General Discussions)Aviation related productsAircraft RestorationHelicopters and rotary wing aircraftsFlight SimulationSailplanesAviation (Students)Light aircraftFlying related activities in the UK Airports----------------alt.airportsEdinburgh Airport Glasgow Airport Humberside Airport Luton Airport Aberdeen Airport Glasgow Prestwick Airport  You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2006 phpBB Group SEO toolkit © 2004-2006 webmedic.