Laser - Airline Hits
Laser misuse and the potential danger to aircraft does not appear to be getting through, even with the ‘high profile’ cases and custodial sentences. In the last month I’ve been hit (that is a cockpit illumination) three times and one attempted (did not hit cockpit) on approach to LGW, Dublin and Corfu all ASR reported and followed up by the police. The chance of capture is slim. With in excess of 350 pax onboard, will it take an incident to curb this trend? Even more powerful lasers are easily available. The trend is worrying.