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Regarding the lightning strike on the iv-p, I don't recall anywhere in the
discussion a concern about the engine.  If I recall correctly, I believe a
lightning strike calls for an engine tear down to verify no internal damage
to the engine.  Another point a friend brought out is that the pilot was
lucky that the lightning didn't weld moving components together like aileron
bellcranks etc.. A good reason to give convective activity a 20 mile berth.
This pilot is also lucky that he was able to see following the flash of
light since the after-image in the eyes can be intense enough to prevent
visualizing the panel in night time IMC.  Thanks to Skip Slater for bringing
this to the attention of the group and for the photos.  This is the first
documented instance of a lightning strike on a iv-p that I am aware of.
John Wright

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