Good point Scott



I think that everyone here is pretty much in agreement that carb ice
is suspect numero uno here. But there is something that I teach my
students to do is immediately pull the carb heat (and leave it on)
while you are setting up for best glide and looking for a suitable
landing site. It takes a tenth of a second to reach and pull that
knob. The longer you wait to do this, the cooler the engine is
getting and carb heat becomes less effective. Then after you have
obtained best glide and you are heading for your landing site, then go
through the troubleshooting and preparing for an emergency landing.

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Tony Roberts
PP-ASEL
VFR OTT
Night
Cessna 172H C-GICE