Episode 92: Icing in a Sling
From "There I was..." An Aviation Podcast by AOPA Air Safety Institute
February 18, 2026 · 42 min · Episode 92
About this episode
Chris Yalanis shares his experience as a newly minted instrument pilot facing unexpected challenges during an IFR trip.
Newly minted instrument pilot Chris Yalanis launches on a long IFR trip in his Sling TSi. ATC issues a clearance that doesn’t match his plan, and a routine climb turns tense when he begins to pick up ice.
People in this episode
Guest: Chris Yalanis
Topics covered
- instrument flying
- IFR trip
- air traffic control
- icing
- aviation safety
Keywords
- instrument pilot
- IFR
- Sling TSi
- ATC clearance
- ice accumulation
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: AOPA Air Safety Institute
Products: Sling TSi
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