Natural Born Killers
Avoiding the dangers of thunderstorms
ONE OF THE MOST severe threats we face in the summer flying season
is thunderstorms. We’ve all been warned to steer clear of these natural born killers, and having a full-spectrum strategy of avoidance
goes a long way toward meeting that goal.
THE NATURE OF THE BEAST
The basic ingredients of a thunderstorm are
sufficient moisture, unstable air, and a lifting
force. A typical thunderstorm begins as a
cumulus cloud, characterized by updrafts
