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18th April 2022 | 15:12

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Droopy

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De-icing

Helsinki-Manchester this morning Embraer 190, CAVOK +5c, surprised to see us taxi to the de-ice bay for a thorough drenching before departure. Any idea why? Thanks.

18th April 2022 | 17:49

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If the aircraft (and the remaining fuel in the wing tanks) is still cold soaked de/anti-icing will prevent the rain from freezing on the structure as nasty clear ice 👍

18th April 2022 | 18:05

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Droopy

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Err..CAVOK?

18th April 2022 | 18:14

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Prob frost

better safe than sorry

18th April 2022 | 18:57

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Chesty Morgan

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Originally Posted by Droopy

Helsinki-Manchester this morning Embraer 190, CAVOK +5c, surprised to see us taxi to the de-ice bay for a thorough drenching before departure. Any idea why? Thanks.

Usually de-icing occurs because ice needs removing. That's why.