Look, it is
easy to say never fly when there are thunderstorms. For those of us in the
south that would leave us grounded most of July and August. I think the
more proper thing to say would be: Please do not fly without the proper
situational awareness to make the right decision about thunderstorms. things to mitigate weather issues would
be: 1) fly during the day if at all possible - being able to see what
you're getting into makes all of the difference 2) remain VFR and give the
storms a wide berth - FAA says 20 mi from the core of an intense cell 3)
get wxworx and use it - the nexrad functions allow you to make sure you stay way
clear of class 2/3 stuff or higher. I have followed this plan the last few
years and it has served me well. during this time of year the wxworx
nexrad working is part of the go/no go decision. and yes, i know the info
is delayed but like i stated before it is for giving the storms a wide berth,
not picking your way through them.
Stuart Adams
LEG2
N7ZW