Originally Posted by
avanti
Yes, I know the plane is not approved into icing. But who out there has flown a 172 in icing and can tell me about it? I want to base my decision on facts, not just a bunch of people saying "Im not even going to tell you what its like because you shouldnt do it anyway."
Read my last post not a 172 but similar in size & power. Have you ever had carb ice? If so you would know just how much available power you lose. Throw into the mix ice on the wings and prop an overloaded aircraft and you will be ditching faster than you can say sat phone.