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De-Icing Procedures


FS2Crew models de-icing procedures.  If the temperature is below 5 degrees C, you will be presented with the option to call for de-icing during the pre-flight events routine (at approximately 14 minutes remaining to engine start).

If you do NOT want to be de-iced, simply ignore the prompt!




If you do not wish to use the de-icing services, simply ignore the prompt.  You can run the de-icing procedure either at the gate (prior to engine start) or at a remote de-icing pad.

Just prior to de-icing, and if you want to de-ice at the gate, press the Secondary Button to call “DE-ICE CHECKS”.  This prompt will display at approximately 1 minute remaining to engine start after you have ‘thanked’ the FA when he/she tells you the cabin is ready for departure.

Note:  If you plan to de-ice at a remote pad, call for the “DE-ICE CHECKS” when you arrive at the remote de-icing pad.  If you plan to de-ice at the gate, run the de-ice checks prior to starting the engines. 


 

 The FO will then perform his de-ice prep flow: 

  1. APU Bleed Off.
  2. Bleeds Off. 

As Captain, you are responsible for:

  1. Setting the stab trim full nose down.
  2. Ensuring the flaps are up.
  3. Ensuring idle thrust.


The FO will leave the APU running if it is on.  If you wish to have the APU off during de-icing, you must manually shut-it down, however, ensure the ground power is connected or you will lose power.  If you’re at a remote pad, leave the engines running.  Make sure Wing Anti-Ice is off.

After the FO has completed his de-icing flow, press the Secondary button again to call “READY FOR DE-ICE” to tell the De-Ice coordinator that you’re ready to start the de-icing.


The de-icing team will then de-ice the aircraft.  This takes approximately 3 minutes.



When de-icing is complete, the De-Ice Coordinator will radio you, and provide you with his employee number, the start and end time, etc.  Click the Secondary Button again to disconnect the De-icing Coordinator.