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Part 11: Aircraft Operations

11.06 When confronted with an approaching thunderstorm, a take-off or landing

(1) should be avoided as a sudden wind shift or low level turbulence could cause a loss of control.
(2) is safe if you can see under the thunderstorm through to the other side.
(3) should be avoided unless the take-off can be made away from the thunderstorm.
(4) is safe if the thunderstorm is regarded as light.