On Feb 29, 8:20*am, Mike the Strike wrote:

As a final remark, I have noted that I get sparks from my tow release
cable to my leg when I fly under electrified clouds. *I use this as a
sign that I should be flying somewhere else!

I've found the nasty noises on the radio and the fact that I get a
shock off anything metallic I touch is a good sign too. Must be an
Arizona thing. Trouble is that in monsoon season hugging in tight
against a Cb may be a better choice than landing out in a place that's
about to be flooded. The lift under the storm shelf can be as good as
the nearby lightning is disturbing.

In the 2 Schleichers I've owned the metal parts in the cockpit are
seem to be bonded together but independent of the electrical ground.
The wing control rods are not bonded but they are not insulated
either.


Andy