Hello,
I would love to see the current icing model in MSFS 2024 revisited, as ice accumulation often seems inconsistent with real-world conditions.
I’ve frequently observed ice accumulating in clear air, outside of visible moisture, where icing would not normally be expected. Conversely, I’ve encountered numerous situations where little or no ice accumulates despite conditions that should present a significant icing risk, such as flying in IMC with subfreezing temperatures and liquid precipitation.
Icing is a serious aviation safety concern, and accurately representing these conditions is particularly important for pilots who use the simulator to practice procedures and reinforce their understanding of weather-related hazards. A more realistic icing model would greatly improve both immersion and the simulator’s educational value.
With winter approaching, I think this would be an especially worthwhile area to revisit.
Thank you for your continued work on the simulator!