Lasers Directed at A/C

[doo]

http://www.thestar.com/News/GTA/article/309525

[Del Prado]

I've had a few reports of this around London recently, from 7000' and about 1200'.
Police helicopter was very helpful in coming to have a look round but the perpetrators had stopped by the time they arrived on scene. I'd be interested to know how much of a distration these lasers are.

[rotornut]

Yipes, now it's happening in my neighbourhood! There have been quite a few laser incidents reported on this site. You might want to do a search.

[greggx101]

At least five pilots attempting to land at airports in the GTA have complained to Transport Canada about someone on the ground shining a laser at their planes, penetrating the cockpit window and flashing the pilots in the eye.

Police are looking for someone with an extremely steady hand !

[+TSRA]

Just another reason to arm us pilots! :}