I watched an informative video in 4 parts with a pilot.
Good for you. Since the topic we are discussing is AF447 accident and not some informative video, did you read BEA's third interim report? The one with DFDR and CVR readouts?
Common sense mixed with experience on different jets allows me to draw my own conclusions.
It's very clear to me (as I have posted many times before) why the accident happened.
You are claiming that AF447 entered the storm cloud, which is at odds with Nz trace. Would you mind explaining the process that enabled you to heartily disagree with official interim report?
The ice crystals that are main suspect in the AF447 pitot blockage are found near active cells but not within them. Avoiding the radar returns won't keep you clear of the naughty ice.