Peter,

The 17-year cicada cycle for Chicago and the western Great Lakes was
last in the summer of 1990. Proved to be no big deal for flying, just
noisy as my house was in the middle of one of the infestations.

All the best,
Rick

Peter R. wrote in message ...
As a relatively newly-certificated pilot (two years ago), I am curious
about the upcoming emergence of the seventeen-year cicada in the northeast
and midwest US later this May.

Are there any hazards to aircraft associated with these insects, either on
the ground or in the air?