"Mortimer Schnerd, RN" mschnerdatcarolina.rr.com wrote in message
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My first actual experience with a thunderstorm came when I had all of 1.4
hours of hood time and a private license. I was flying a Cherokee Six
down to Florida one Friday night and was occasionally flying through
little clouds... just a few seconds worth at a time. I knew I was
supposed to stay away from them but it seemed harmless enough; like I said
I'd be in and out again in just a few seconds. No problem.

Unless you happen to collide with someone who's flying IFR.

--Gary