Accident waiting to happen, problem is laser lights are getting stronger.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8304041.stm
from pat.
Regularly listen to pilots approaching manchester giving laser reports, Police are usually there within minutes.
Interesting Topic, I have never heard about lasers being used to distract aircraft.
Thanks for the post, very interesting
John
military have used them for years
At least the idiots that do it get locked up.
http://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/2009/01/06/judge-s-warning-after-laser-aircraft-danger-case-84229-22616437/ (http://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/2009/01/06/judge-s-warning-after-laser-aircraft-danger-case-84229-22616437/)
Regularly hear pilots being warned by ATC when approaching both Glasgow and Edinburgh airports that laser lights are being used in the area. There are clearly some nutters around but apparantly you can buy these things for just a few pounds.
EK01 I've been shining one across the valley at your house for months.
Brimon,
So it has been you. I keep thinking it's the police and everytime it happens I retire quickly to the garden shed. One of these times they'll spot me sitting on my roof with my binoculars. No really, officer I'm not a peeping tom, I'm watching aircraft approaching Glasgow Airport.
Oh yes, we believe you !
In Bradford this guy has just been sentenced to 6 months for shining a laser at a police helecopter. He'll probably be out in 2 months.
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/4692571._Laser_pen_lark_could_have_killed_helicopter_crew_/?ref=mr