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Originally Posted by ChrisH
During an extended taxi, to takeoff, ice reformed, on the wings, resulting in the crash. For some pilots, waiting for the sun to fully come up, and the temperature to rise a bit, is what they feel more comfortable doing, rather than risk reformation of ice, while taxiing to takeoff, or taking off.
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Which is why I was glad the United First Officer came back to the cabin before takeoff to visually check the wings after it was de-iced at the gate.
As far as safety is concerned, flying is still the most comfortable for me. It seems that when one little thing happens, it makes the news. Two days ago, an American Eagle flight reported a smoky haze in the cockpit. They landed in Killeen (scheduled airport) safely. The haze cleared before landing. How do I know this? It made the front page of the Killeen Daily Herald! Geez.