How A Plane Works on Instagram: "Before takeoff in freezing conditions, aircraft go through a crucial de-icing process to ensure safe and efficient flight. Ice can form on wings, control surfaces, and even sensitive instruments like the pitot tube — a small but vital device that measures airspeed. If a pitot tube freezes, it can send false readings to the cockpit, making it difficult for pilots to accurately gauge speed and altitude. To prevent this, aircraft are sprayed with heated de-icing and