SansSuit 1 #1 February 13, 2012 I received this in an email from the airport honchos like it just happened. Turns out it was last year some time. Lightning Strike Lightning strike to a plane at the gate. You'll need to watch it several times ; it's only about 11 seconds. Watch closely at the tail of the plane. (looking for a lightning strike) Then replay it and watch the front landing gear. Then wonder why we don't refuel airplanes if there is lightning in the area. Three key things/areas to watch 1. first watch the tail of the aircraft as the bolt hits the vertical stab, do not blink, it happens that fast. 2. Next, watch the nose of the aircraft where ground crew is walking up to, and under, the nose of the plane. 3. Then, look just to your left of the nose gear. That brown square on the ground is a metal plate imbedded in the concrete, with a small manhole cover. The strike exits onto the metal plate, and sends the manhole cover flying through the air toward the tug on the far left.Peace, -Dawson. http://www.SansSuit.com The Society for the Advancement of Naked Skydiving Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
