Lightning Investigation as Applied to the Airplane

The hazard to aircraft from lightning is very small, but has received much attention. Lightning itself has caused but few fatalities, and many cases of trouble have been unjustly charged to it. Once the effect of lightning upon the pilot or plane is recognized, steps can be taken to materially reduce the hazard, if not to eliminate it. Some interesting information has been gathered from tests as to protection for free balloons and planes and other equipment.