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Old 15th Oct 2005, 09:00
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slingsby
 
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Not a great deal of affect on an aircaft, sensible precaution to return if any anomolous readings or instruments flagged. Generally it passes along the on of the axis of the aircraft and exits through one of the static lines at the rear of the trailing surfaces. Popping of paint from rivets is a common result of a mild strike, heavier strikes tend to cause some electrical disturbances but nothing that isn't normally handled by the boards downstairs. The worst of all is a strike on the window wipers, damn it cra&&ed the life out of me while doing the crossword, huge flash and bang. Thats why we have flood lights on when near storms.

The video previous shows the entry somewhere around the cockpit, probably on or near one of the static tubes, and the exit on the left outboard elevator.
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