Shawn Knickerbocker wrote:
Good information & discussion...It is not as hard as
someone can make it...a few small issues...I also talk
with the local TRACON..so they are aware of myself
& intentions....Also, airplane drivers know this...no airplane
pilot in his right state of mind will fly through a
towering Cu!. A Cu under development has no downdrafts..it
has all up drafts...the only cloud that starts to produce
the downdrafts are a Cb..and for myself...I am long gone!
Lighting & fiberglass do not mix...one more issue, never
bail-out in a Cu or Cb.....it maybe so strong to continue
you in the open chute to altitudes.

As I mentioned, I do have a very long article, its
approx 15 pages...maybe to much for SSA.....however, I
just sent them a water down version...under 1000 words,
keep our fingers crossed?

Back to ATC issue....usually I just request an IFR recover
or short range IFR clearance. ATC is very good in working
with you..as long as you use correct terminology and
sound professional.

Alot is needed to conduct cloud flying...hard to put
it to pen here...

I cannot think of any good reason to intentally fly IMC in a glider.
Can you?