by Anette Kruhaug Haldorsen

Welcome to Norway! The land of the vikings – and the winter!

Operating any aircraft in harsh winter conditions demands extra care and procedures, but never more so that when flying helicopters.

Peter Blom, our Accountable Manager and Head of Training, knows all about this. Here are his broad recommendations for staying safe:

BUSINESS AIR NEWS: Flying in harsh winter conditions

As most of us know, Norway is a demanding country for helicopter operations. There are many factors involved, especially during the winter season. Icing, white-out, snow landing, weather, flameout, fuel, starting in cold weather, parking outside, skids stuck to the ground, frozen ground and more.