Originally Posted by
srleslie
What if the airplane had to fly through or land in heavy rain. Couldn't the rain get inside and short out eletrical wires and affect the other systems in the aircraft? Wouldn't this make it more vulnerable to a lightening strike?
I doubt rain is a threat just because of a missing panel. Try rolling down your car window at 300 mph and see if any rain comes in. How does a missing panel make you more susceptible to a lightening strike?
