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Old 2nd Jan 2005, 05:52
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Aslak
 
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Hello!

All over CIS countries (formet Soviet Union) the anti-icing fluid used is commonly called "Arctica".
I do not know if it is an actual name or just a nick name for it.
It is not a standard Type IV fluid,but something similar.
It is indeed extreamly sticky.
You can find it on you aircraft after hours of flight.
Also, when de-icing with Arctica, be extreamly careful not to get it on your windshield. When windshield heat is selected on and the fluid is heated, it becomes impossible to see through it. Even, when very small amount is present.
I know an incident where windshield heat was selected on during line up checks and while accelerating on runway, crew's view got completely blocked. So they had to aboart.

Arctica works,but it is a bit different from standard western stuff.

Happy New Year and Happy Landings!
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