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Why is the mature stage considered the most dangerous stage of a thunderstorm for aviation?
- A.It combines strong updrafts and downdrafts, lightning, heavy rain, and possible hail and microbursts
- B.It has only gentle downdrafts and no lightning
- C.It occurs only after all precipitation has ended
Correct answer
A. It combines strong updrafts and downdrafts, lightning, heavy rain, and possible hail and microbursts
Why
The mature stage concentrates the storm's energy, producing severe turbulence, wind shear, hail, and intense precipitation. Small unmanned aircraft have no safe way to operate in or near those conditions.
Source: FAA-G-8082-22 Ch. 3 · ACS knowledge area: Aviation Weather Sources and Effects · From the Aviation Weather practice bank (WEA-051).