Originally Posted by
dawgdriver
Do they still use 'solar de-icing' over there? Instead of traditional methods 'different' G4 actually tugged boarded planes out into the sun to let the frost melt off. Not kidding. It was planned. Delayed subsequent flights for hours every day. Saved money though. Passengers pi$$ed, investors happy.
The Florida bases use solar deicing when necessary. And that is exactly what they do, tow the full plane out in to the sun and let it sit until the frost has melted.