A forced landing is something every pilot hopes to never encounter. But the reality behind the situation is not whether the failure will occur, but rather when it will. With proper instruction and in flight training, pilots are able to prepare themselves for a situation such as these. Many causes for engine failures include but are not limited to carburetor icing and fuel starvation. These failures can be significantly reduced with the application of carburetor heat and an electric fuel pump. This website will take you through the step by step process needed to return safely to the ground.