P1CDAY
The thing about CBs is that they are all different and therefore not so easy to predict.
Sometimes you can fly past quite near without any effects. Other days, you will experience turbulence or precipitation from the cloud deck above (e.g. hail) and flying will seem dodgy.
If you fly regularly, you will encounter CBs from time to time. The best view that I could give you is to treat them with caution and to treat everyone on it's merits.
Don't forget that the average thunderstorm has the power of a smal atomic device - but then again you flew near a CB and lived ... so its all about judgement.
If in doubt, ask for a PIREP from ATC and i3 they don;t have one, be cautious and avoid by 10-20NM.
I've (inadvertently) penetrated a CB in a Cherokee and I am still here - but I would not recommend it to you!
Enjoy the flying
F3G
