CPL Meteorology · Practice

An IFR pilot encounters moderate structural icing at 11,000 ft in IMC associated with a warm front. The aircraft is FIKI (flight into known icing) certified. After activating all anti-ice systems, the most operationally appropriate next action is:

• A.Reduce airspeed to manoeuvring speed Va and maintain altitude
• B.Advise ATC of the icing and request a level change to exit the icing layer as soon as practicable
• C.Maintain current level and accept the icing
• D.Immediately declare an emergency and initiate a descent without ATC clearance