Originally Posted by
galaxy flyer
I lost four friends while flying old Barons carrying checks. Ever ask for a block altitude to the ground in ice?
GF
No, but I once asked for a block altitude down to 2000 feet below the MEA because of ice at night in the mountains. Don't understand the controllers reluctance to give it to me. Sure as hell nobody else wanted it. Fortunately I hit the freezing (or in this case melting) level only 1300 feet below the MEA. And yes, the aircraft was certified for flight into known icing conditions.