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Old 03-02-2017, 04:09 PM
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Found this interesting, first time I've heard of this process.

http://kuow.org/post/unusual-fog-clearing-apparatus-keeps-airline-passengers-moving
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Old 05-10-2017, 06:40 AM
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I used to do something similar with a Piper Navajo, nearly 30 years ago. Under the proper circumstances, it was quite effective. There is a limited temperature range and set of conditions under which it works.
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This would seem a little quicker albeit a little more expensive



Just be rolling down the runway with the afterburner going.
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Old 05-10-2017, 11:34 AM
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The russians do that for ice removal on runsways. It has to be seen to be believed.
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Old 05-10-2017, 01:24 PM
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The ones I've seen used jet engines mounted on large trucks.
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