To: Capt Chambo
Remember of course that a lighthening strike is spectacular but not necessarily dangerous for an aircraft or it's occupants. The fuselage being electrically bonded means it acts as a Faraday cage
This is true for all other aircraft however on these two particular aircraft the flaps and slats are not electrically bonded to the wing. It may also be true for other aircraft made by this manufacturer if the corporate mentality of the suppliers of associated equipment hasn't changed.
Aircraft are being struck on a daily basis so it indicates that aircraft are flown in storm cells with embedded lightning. Is there any situation where the slats can be extended when flying in this situation?
