I remember seeing an item on a program about lightning concerning problems with a light a/c. A/c (either a single engined Piper or Cessna; pilot only; extra fuel tank) was crossing Atlantic west to east and was just over half way when was struck by lightning and lost complete electrical system - no long range radio; no navigation and even had to use hand fuel with fuel system. Luckily had short range radio (handheld?) and was able to contact another a/c on similar track which anebled him to reach land safely. Same prog also had segment about NASA/NACA trials with small jet a/c (poss T38) heavily instrumented/camera fitted and flown into storm clouds to see what happened.
[This message has been edited by Mycroft (edited 03 June 1999).]
[This message has been edited by Mycroft (edited 03 June 1999).]