Private Jet Charter and Deicing: What you need to know
It’s wintertime and it’s snowing. You’ve rolled up to your private aircraft departure at the FBO and walked up the steps. Once you get comfortable in your cushiony leather seats, the crew briefs you that they’ll be taxiing to a de-icing pad on the way to the runway, delaying your takeoff. While the process is crucial for the safety of your flight and won’t take very long, you may be curious as to what deicing entails.