Well Re-Heat, many years ago flying back from ANC in very cold weather (-70f+) with US avgas, the main concern then was the fuel waxing, not any water freezing in it.
You would think a newer design aircraft would have better protection against deep cold for long periods. This is not a modern phenomenon.
To lose both engines at such a critical time is unbelievable. I landed 30 minutes before the BA038 but on a GE90 777 from the Gulf and saw it skid to a halt, as we were parked on a bussing stand at the Hatton Cross end of T4 on the opposite side of the runway to where YMMM came to rest.
On our approach quite high amounts of power were required as it was a gusty wind and we were shaken around a bit in our shoulder straps.
Last edited by Poof in Boots; 12th Sep 2008 at 20:30.