Winter is coming…

[Jim Schilling]

So many people pack it in for the winter, but I think there is still so much to see in the colder months, along with some nice smooth air.

The latest Flying Midwest Podcast episode, “Frosty Pilots Only: Essential Winter Flying Tips for the Midwest,” is all about staying safe, prepared, and warm when the temperatures drop.

From prepping your plane for the cold to the must-have gear and tips for avoiding hidden winter hazards (like carbon monoxide), it covers it all in this solo deep-dive episode. Whether you’re new to cold-weather flights or just want a refresher, this episode is packed with practical tips to keep you safe and soaring all season.

What are your tips and tricks for braving the colder weather?

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/flying-midwest-podcast/id1601680150?i=1000676340653

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1SN1MzV9L48wHae0XnuDQ8?si=mvU4cOEiRSSMHISmT8p2Ig&t=1023


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[Zeldman]

What are your tips and tricks for braving the colder weather?

Dress like you are going to have to walk home.

 

[Jim Schilling]

Dress like you are going to have to walk home.

Yep! I like the phrase dress to egress a lot too.


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[Flyhound]

Yeah, I can see winter flowing downslope to the flatlands below. It even looks cold.

 

[sansoneservices]

So many people pack it in for the winter, but I think there is still so much to see in the colder months, along with some nice smooth air.

The latest Flying Midwest Podcast episode, “Frosty Pilots Only: Essential Winter Flying Tips for the Midwest,” is all about staying safe, prepared, and warm when the temperatures drop.

From prepping your plane for the cold to the must-have gear and tips for avoiding hidden winter hazards (like carbon monoxide), it covers it all in this solo deep-dive episode. Whether you’re new to cold-weather flights or just want a refresher, this episode is packed with practical tips to keep you safe and soaring all season.

What are your tips and tricks for braving the colder weather?

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/flying-midwest-podcast/id1601680150?i=1000676340653

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1SN1MzV9L48wHae0XnuDQ8?si=mvU4cOEiRSSMHISmT8p2Ig&t=1023


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Blanket and water in baggage

 

[wanttaja]

What are your tips and tricks for braving the colder weather?

Minimizing the amount of exposed skin.

Ron Wanttaja

 

[Klaus M]

This is what winter looks like on a Toasty 15* Fahrenheit 4 hour day. Until next March the days are not much longer then 4-5 hours. Salt water freezes about 15*F so it's tough to get Mail/Supplies out to the towns that only have docks.

 

[Oldmanb777]

Some of the best flying of the year around here is in the winter.

 

[flyingron]

The goose is getting fat.

 

[Chrisgoesflying]

Some people (especially me) just have a severe winter allergy. I’m not denying that snow and ice crystals look pretty and all, just that damn allergy you know lol.

 

[Rockymountain]

25 gusting 35 in light blowing snow today, dressed very well for summer. Survived the preflight. Climbed up into the clouds, and I think I found out where the snow was coming from. I fear that rumors of winter coming may in fact be true.

 

[murphey]

Some of the best flying of the year around here is in the winter.

Better believe it! Just swapped out the summer emergency gear for the winter emergency gear in both the cherokee and the car. None of this density altitude crap, no heat stroke waiting to take off, incredibly calm air.