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Originally Posted by scrounge
They reroute planes primarily for dangerous winds and microbursts. An aircraft can and does take lightning strikes. An 11 yr old can't. Children have been KILLED by lightning strikes up to 20 miles away.
Yes, if you have expert knowledge or lightning detectors avail, you can get a more precise answer. But otherwise, it is the height of irresponsibility to ignore the guidelines. I don't care if my insurance covers me or not - I'm not about to risk a child's funeral for a game.
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Yes, planes have survived lightning strikes, but not all of them. Lightning has taken down planes. But because it is a rarity, doesn't mean ATC challenges Mother Nature. The comment was from the guy who moves these things professionally for over two decades.
And really, playing a sympathy card using children?
Better make sure I never tell anyone about the meteorite I saw AND continued to play.