De-icing of propellers and wings often results in ice being slung against the fuselage resulting in loud bangs. Pretty disconcerting if you don't know what it is. John On 7/31/2012 10:14 AM, Hector Zapata wrote: > Very enlightening, thank you. That might explain the loud noise I > heard while flying from PR to Savannah, Ga. in a C-130 (8 hour flight, > no movies), de-icing using exhaust heat. That was loud and unexpected. > > Hector > > |
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