Originally Posted by
BoilerUP
I don't know about "smarter than all of us". Engineers know what works on paper - not what works in reality and operational use. If you don't believe me just ask anybody in construction...
And I'm sure 4 inches of ice IN TWENTY SECONDS meets the definition of severe icing...
That is probably an exageration of how long they were in there as most pilots do but yes most engineers are stupid so I agree with you there I guess.