Much research is done on the subject of thunderstorms, usually resulting in an admonition to stay out of storms. But staying out of trouble takes more than a resolve, it takes savvy. In the second edition of "Thunderstorms and Airplanes," Richard Collins provides an in-depth understanding of why, when and where the most lethal of weather hazards are likely to develop and gives practical advice on flying well clear of them.

Only the view and feel from the left seat and the knowledge of what creates thunderstorms can equip the pilot to make good decisions that lead to a safe flight. Legislators want to regulate and require complete abstinence from areas that are candidates for storms, but storms defy precise definition -- it's nearly impossible to pinpoint in advance the exact time and place they will occur.

What really happens when machine meets storm is explained here, with sound advice on how to maneuver your way out. Collins brings you to the scene of aircraft that danced one-on-one with the ultimate weather phenomena; detailed analyses that help you improve your own weather-related decision making. In this way, he sheds light on how the airlines reduce their exposure to storms with intriguing, perhaps life-saving reading for all pilots who must safely share the skies with thunderstorms.

About the Author: Richard L. Collins has spent his life in aviation, logging over 19,500 flight hours in almost every type of aircraft, including the Concorde, and writing about it in 900 magazine articles and 11 books for pilots, plus many video productions. he has been editor-in-chief of Flying Magazine, and publisher and editor-in-chief of AOPA Pilot Magazine. Collins has won many aviation safety awards and continues to do extensive research in aviation safety.

Soft cover, illustrated, indexed, 192 pages