Carburetor ice forms on warm, humid days - not just cold ones - and can cause engine failure if pilots miss the early signs and skip the carb heat habit.
PatternA rough-running engine on downwind is harder to manage than a full stoppage - here are the three decisions every pilot must brief before entering the pattern.
PatternCarburetor ice strikes on warm, humid days - learn to recognize it and why full carb heat makes the engine run rough before it recovers.
PatternCarb ice causes a slow, quiet power loss on mild humid days - here's how to recognize it early and use carb heat before your engine quits.
PatternLearn the step-by-step troubleshooting sequence for engine roughness in flight, from best glide setup to declaring an emergency and deciding whether to divert.
PatternUnderstanding normal piston engine variability on hot days and during descents helps pilots distinguish routine behavior from real mechanical problems.
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