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Old 4th Apr 2006, 14:40
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Lightning strikes

Poor weather in Toronto yesterday and quite afew aircraft were getting struck by lightning. Poor BA and Air France got multiples!

I have never been on an airline when it has been struck. I know that all modern airliners are equipped to deal with it but from a cockpit perspective I would be interested to know what happens when you are struck?. Lights flashing, instruments flicker etc etc.

How accurate is the weather radar in cockpits nowadays?

Just curious
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