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GSX Icing / De-Icing question

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Question for you... When pushing back, GSX will tell me in certain situations to not start the engines until parking break is set due to icing conditions.  This happens to me some times on a clear day when I wouldn't need to de-ice.  Is this a bug or is there a certain reason why I shouldn't start the engines even when there is no precip?  In a de-ice scenario I would understand why they would say that but on a clear day, I never understood.  Thanks!

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Icing generally occurs when moisture is present in the air at temps between 4° and -10°C.
This could perfectly match a cold, sunny day with a beautiful blue sky 🙂.

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Just go into GSX settings and uncheck that feature/option....

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3 hours ago, Zimmerbz said:

Question for you... When pushing back, GSX will tell me in certain situations to not start the engines until parking break is set due to icing conditions.  This happens to me some times on a clear day when I wouldn't need to de-ice.  Is this a bug or is there a certain reason why I shouldn't start the engines even when there is no precip?  In a de-ice scenario I would understand why they would say that but on a clear day, I never understood.  Thanks!

You may not have snow or ice on your aircraft but the ramp itself could be ice covered. They want the aircraft disconnected from the tug so there's no chance the aircraft could slide while disconnecting the tow bar and injuring someone. BTW, I've deiced aircraft on a clear day. Early in the morning you can have frost that has to be removed. MD-80's were notorious for having to deice the wings in temperatures higher than freezing because of the cold fuel.

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Thanks everyone!

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