Airplanes and winter tires - it doesn't fit
As a motorist you have to open the case of ice and snow winter tires.
- Special tires for ice and snow bring more safety for the vehicle. You should also think in the case of aircraft. Finally, take off and landing of aircraft even in the Winter.
- Winter tyres for airplanes, there is not, however. The reason is simple: With winter tires flyer would not reach for a safe take-off speed needed.
- Since winter tires for airplanes so it is not possible, you must on the other hand, thoroughly worked The runway must always be ice - and snow-free.
- The track must be cleared with special clearance vehicles - the blades of these vehicles are impressive six metres wide.
- Note: when motorists have the obligation to have winter tyres fitted, we will explain in a further article.
- This article was written by Nicole Hery-Moßmann.
Planes don't need winter tyres (image: Pixabay)
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