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Old 31st Dec 2004, 09:19
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Algy's Monocle
 
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What would be the experience of pilot of a slow-moving, low-flying GA aircraft, turning final only 500’ above some oik with his laser pen? The effects may not be permanent, but a solo pilot seconds from landing is presumably very vulnerable?

I seem to remember Steve “I can’t hold her, she’s breaking up, she’s breaking up” Austin, The Bionic Man, when faced with a similar situation, reverted to breaking the glass on his AH and flew truly blind by the feel of his fingers…
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