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What is the primary risk associated with structural icing during an IFR flight?
Structural icing significantly changes the aerodynamic properties of the airfoil, leading to decreased lift, increased drag, increased stall speed, and reduced
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Question: What is the primary risk associated with structural icing during an IFR flight?
Answer options: ✅ Decreased lift, increased drag, and reduced control effectiveness.
- Engine failure due to ice ingestion.
- Reduced visibility through the windscreen.
- Malfunction of pitot-static instruments.
Correct answer: Decreased lift, increased drag, and reduced control effectiveness.
Explanation: Structural icing significantly changes the aerodynamic properties of the airfoil, leading to decreased lift, increased drag, increased stall speed, and reduced control effectiveness.
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