I've always wondered about this suggestion? Here's what I'm thinking: If I
fly along and start getting carb ice, generally, I can apply carb heat and
eventually (hopefully) eliminate the condition. At that point, I am aware
that the conditions are conducive to carb ice and take whatever actions I
deem appropriate. BUT,,, IF I have the carb heat on full and I still
manage to ice-up, now I am in a condition that allow me few options to
address - there is no other fall back at that point.

Is there something I'm missing? Is the second scenario I'm describing
impossible? I'd be curious about your thoughts.

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NW_PILOT wrote:

is it wise to cruise
with a little bit of carb heat on in the conditions I was in today?

I was taught and have read in several publications that you should always
use full
carb heat if you use it at all.

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