About this interview thing...i think i might reapply with a new email addy cause my times should not be an issue. As for flyin into and around thunderstorms stay as far away as possible. 20 miles and stay away from under the anvil is all good stuff but there is more too it than that. last week i penetrated a build up in the TBM at 14000...i was showing a cell off to my left but nothing in front of me...i was in the clouds no precip and it hit like a brick wall. 70 degree right 15 to 20 nose down full left stick and had trouble bringing it wings level... tops in the area were at 60 plus an i was not even in a cell. when your around stuff that high and penetrate at a high altitude be ready even if your not in anything painted red or magenta. i found this is why airlines divert and stay out of that crap...lol