F3G, yup I'm a low hour PPL and I'm taking a naturally more cautious approach as a result. Carb ice is one of the few elements of flying that I worry about. Its insidious but can be prevented, so its always nagging at the back of my mind. Bird strikes, complete engine failure, the wings falling off...well not much I can do to avoid these and I'll just make sure I'm prepared if any of this happens (except the wings bit
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Reading Flyer mag this month, the article of deisel engine a/c looked interesting. They use JetA at 30p/lt and don't need carb heat. So why aren't there more around?
Also, if anyone could tell me why a normally aspirated car engine doesn't suffer carb ice I'd be eternaly grateful.
Cheers...and stay warm!
[ 08 November 2001: Message edited by: bcfc ]