A large component of flight training is learning how to handle unexpected situations in flight. Therein lies the value of well-trained pilots: being able to prioritize and make good aeronautical decisions when it matters most. Carburetor Ice One of the scenarios that most general aviation pilots are aware of is carburetor icing. This situation is well documented across FAA textbooks, exams, and is taught throughout flight training. A significant number of general aviation aircraft still use carbureted engines (as opposed to fuel injected).

I am in the process of pursing my next pilot rating: the instrument rating. I obtained my private pilot certificate in October 2018, and while it allows me to fly myself and passengers just about anywhere I want, I am not allowed to enter or get close to clouds or low visibility. The instrument rating teaches pilots how to control an airplane by reference to instruments only, as opposed to using the physical horizon as a reference.