[Yosemitest]

Lightening strikes act differently and are very dangerous.
Very rarely is there no damage at all.
It really is hard to tell, and todays composite carbon-fiber aircraft are more prone to damage than the older type, aluminum skinned aircraft.
But each lightening strike is different, and you really can't assume anything is safe when it comes to lightening.

[machogirl]

thanks for the info, so much for pilots and controllers have to prepare for.

it will be another 30 years before i fly again.

when i was 16 i wanted to take flying lessons and become a pilot.

for everyone’s sake, it’s a good thing i did not.