I am still amazed that people don't use the performance of a flying-machine to climb above inclement weather.
When I had just learned to fly but did not have an instrument rating, I flew into a cloud wall that I did not see.
Engine to full, 180 turn and climb as fast as I could.
When I cleared the cloud in less than 1 minute I found myself very close to the ground and at a peculiar angle. It was a close thing and made me quickly get my instrument training but it does illustrate that it's not as easy as 'just head upwards'.
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