Lockheed Martin details weather conditions required for F-22 flight.

WEATHER FACTOR: Once Lockheed Martin has solved problems with a leaking fuel tank and auxiliary power unit on the F-22 fighter, first flight of the jet will be dictated by weather. The flight would be delayed if winds are over five knots, there's a cloud cover below 12,000 feet, and visibility is...

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