Flying IFR in Scandinavia

Flying IFR in Scandinavia is challenged by weather conditions. In the summer season, ground temp is normally between 15-20 deg C. This means that icing is often expected at FL 100. CB's form in coastal areas during the summer and a WX-radar gives good opportunity for finding smooth air. In the wintertime we fly more on-top and ice build-up does not happen so often if OAt is below -20deg C. Runway conditions are often slippery in the winter and must be taken into consideration. Below you can see a picture from approach into 19R at OSL on a October day in rain.

About the plane

Piper Seneca II, 1979 model. Reg D-GOPR. VAT paid in Norway. Dual instrument panels, NAV & GPS coupled Autopilot with Flightdirector. Avidyne MFD with color WX radar, ground map, Routing and stormscope. Approved for Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI). Radar Altimeter. Dual ILS. Dual generators. All Lopresti speed mods. Looks like a Seneca V. HID landing lights. Built-in oxygen system, cabin heater and defroster. PTT on control wheels. 3- bladed props.