Originally Posted by
Tippy
I completely agree cost is alwyas a consideration, however you said the snow was "subsiding" closer to your departure time. If there is any precip still falling type IV is still a must because type I provides little to no holdover. There are times that cost needs to go out the window. IMHO the boss can afford the Lear, he can afford the glycol. But i understand your instinct to want to save cost, really i do!
All I was asking for wa the approximate cost as I have never de-iced before, I fully agree safety comes first. We obviously had the option to depart later or the next day for that matter. I've been flying for over 40 years and yes never de-iced before as all of my flying has been in the south and Caribbean. After reading some of the post apearently the cost was reasonable. Also some of the respondents feel they are Gods gift to aviation and feel compelled to insert their unwanted opinions without even knowing all the facts. Thank you for your reply.