What are the standard procedures for landing in icing conditions on the Longitude 700?

• A. Increase speed and approach with minimal configuration to expedite landing
• B. Activate anti-ice/ice protection, maintain stable approach, monitor braking action and runway conditions, and configure for landing minimums
• C. Disengage autopilot and fly manually all the way to touchdown
• D. Disengage anti-ice until after touch-down

Answer: (B)

Landing in icing conditions requires proactive ice protection, careful energy management, and proper landing configuration. Activating anti-ice or ice protection keeps the wings and other surfaces clear, which helps maintain predictable lift and stall characteristics as you approach. Maintaining a stable approach with the appropriate airspeed margin is essential because ice can change handling and stall speeds, so you want a clean, disciplined descent rather than chasing speed or maneuvering aggressively.

Monitoring braking action and runway conditions lets you judge stopping distance and potential degradation in braking efficiency on ice, so you can adjust as needed and be prepared for a longer rollout or a possible go-around if conditions worsen. Configuring for landing minimums ensures you have the required visibility and approach safeguards in place, keeping you within allowable decision heights and lighting for a safe landing.

Disengaging anti-ice until after touchdown would leave surfaces susceptible to ice buildup during the landing rollout, and speeding up with minimal configuration or flying manually all the way in are either unsafe or not standard procedures for icing.