Shocking indeed! Without a direct earth the Al body would remain charged for
some time. Composites used to make light aircraft have metal strands woven
in.
Alan C
-----Original Message-----
From: Daniel J. Matyola
Sent: Friday, August 26, 2016 3:40 PM
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
Subject: Re: Decisive Moment
Back in my military aviation days, I was in a plane that was hit by
lightning. It disrupted our avionics, but not much else, although it was
definitely a shocking experience.
Dan Matyola
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola
On Fri, Aug 26, 2016 at 12:22 AM, Alan C <[email protected]> wrote:
Some years ago when I still sailed dinghies (Enterprise) the fleet of
about 12 was struck by lightning during a race at Ebeneezer Dam near
Tzaneen. The charge passed down the mast & shrouds of the boats & then
jumped the short gap to the water. All the boats showed some damage at
water level ranging from burn marks to de-lamination. One crew lady had
burns on her arm. Thank goodness for Faraday!
Alan C
-----Original Message----- From: Brian Walters
Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2016 11:44 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: OT: Decisive Moment
Ouch - that would get your pacemaker recharged in a hurry!
You could dine out on a story like that for years. Bore your grandkids
witless - "Did I ever tell you kids the time when a bolt of
lightning...."
Cheers
Brian
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Brian Walters
Western Sydney Australia
http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/
On Fri, Aug 26, 2016, at 07:01 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote:
Interesting shot: http://bit.ly/Delta_Plane_Lightning_Strike
Comments from the poster, Brian Bledsoe"Delta flight landing in Atlanta
this afternoon...The lightning passed through the metal exterior and
exited
from the right landing gear (clearly visible). No one injured...new pants
likely required for most of the passengers "
Dan Matyola
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola
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