Originally Posted by brucelee
What I have witnessed on WJ airplanes was a little more than what you state. But hey, who am I to judge? You guys know your airplanes, I don't. I remember some years ago a 737 going in the Potomac River off DCA. The Capt thought it was just a little snow on the wings. No big deal. Luck will only last so long. Eventually it runs out. Don't be a hero cause at the end of the day, Clive will be more angry if you destroy one of his airplanes than if you spend a little money on deicing. If you guys don't buy that concept, I wouldn't put my wife and kids on your planes.
I know a few WJ employees and they tell me that WJ is always looking at ways to save money which in its self is quite laudable. However if it manifests itself in ways where employees can’t see the forest for the trees and ends up compromising safety then a policy rethink is advisable.