Wyatt Emmerich wrote:
Let's say you take off on a long cross country with no forecast of icing. By
the time you arrive at your destination, a 2,000-foot layer exist below you
with temps of 30 F. You are getting low on fuel. Is it legal to descend
through the thin layer even if you are in an airplane without known icing?

If there is no forecast for icing conditions, then it appears you are
legal according to the FAA. However, if you are low on fuel, then
declare and emergency and you shouldn't have a problem with legality at
that point ... assuming you really do have the grounds for the declaration.


Matt