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Old 31st Jan 2012, 11:55
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Piltdown Man
 
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I agree icing is major threat to aviation safety but like turbulence, windshear and all other hazards reported in aviation, hopelessly overstated. A bit like fog warning signs on British motorways. The over-stating of hazard brings the reporting system into disrepute and possible complacency in dealing with the hazards these warnings are meant to be protecting us from. I think the phrase "Crying wolf" is appropriate.
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