Dec. 15, 2020

Carburetor Icing in Robinson Helicopters: Safety Lessons with Richard Mornington-Sanford

Carburetor Icing in Robinson Helicopters: Safety Lessons with Richard Mornington-Sanford
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Most piston engine pilots will be at least passingly familiar with the theory behind the formation of carburetor icing. However most textbooks lean towards the operation of the carburettor in a fixed wing mounted engine. Helicopter engines, predominately the Robinson helicopter types but applicable to others as well, have their own unique challenges when it …

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