So there I was, I showed up to work this morning (141 flight school) to find that a few instructors started to fly IFR flights only to turn back b/c of icing conditions (unforecasted). I have not had much experience flying in ice, mostly because I avoid it like the plague, but it was the hot topic of conversation around the coffee pot today.

My position is avoid it, fly another day, and if you suspect that you're going to see some ice on a flight, have a plan B, C and D to get out of it ASAP. What I lack in experience in dealing with ice I make up for in conservatism (AKA, I stay away from the stuff). I'd like to expand my knowledge about this though.

What additional wisdom do you all have regarding flying GA airplanes in ice? How much ice can a 172 or a Warrior really carry? Are there any "I learned about flying from that" stories to share?