BS......Strong post with great advice. Despite everything printed, every Warning, Caution and Note printed for us guys to adhere to, we still have to do the job based on judgement and what info is made available...never mind the actual validity! Hell, none of us would ever get off the ground if we had perfect Met and Forecasters! Icing is probably one of the most serious met conditions to concern ones self over for pre-planning, but it also helps if you understand all there is to know that will directly effect your heli should one inadvertantly encounter such conditions! So the semantics of intentionally flying in to Known Icing is exactly that...semantical!
DK, and all the Weenies who are getting hot under the collar over ice....read and be fluid....don't get iced up about it....chill and be cool, be a sponge and soak up all the knowledge and evident experiance thats coming over on some of these threads!!
Ya'll have a nice day and Happy New Year with lots of Safe Flying and Fun!