Bad Idea for Pilots Near Thunderstorms
Outclimbing a developing thunderstorm as an avoidance strategy, as implied in the color diagram (AW&ST Oct. 27, p. 52), is not a great idea with or without radar guidance. Thunderstorms can grow at rates exceeding the climb capabilities of jet aircraft operating at normal en-route cruise altitudes...
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