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The stability of a soaring aircraft and the balance of a person standing still both depend on the same invisible point: the center of pressure. This concept, representing the average location of all pressure forces, is vital for everyone from engineers designing rockets to clinicians assessing fall risk.

Seeing your aircraft sprayed with colorful fluid before a winter takeoff is a critical safety measure, not just a routine step. The procedure to deice plane surfaces ensures that even a thin layer of ice does not disrupt airflow, which could dangerously affect the pilot’s control. Here’s how this essential procedure works.