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Nitwit in SJC lights up sheriff's helo, arrested
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Yet another: Man charged after laser pointed at aircraft
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......and yet another
A youth in the north east of England who shone a laser at an in bound Jet2 flight to Newcastle and then shone it again at the police helicopter sent to catch him was found guilty today and given a 12 month supervision order. He claimed that when he bought the £20 laser he didn't know how powerful it was and he was ".. only messing about" shining it out of his attic window!!
What are they teaching theses kids in school these days?
What are they teaching theses kids in school these days?
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Pair sentenced after l@ser shone at helicopter Milton Keynes
Two men who shone a green laser at the Thames Valley Police helicopter in Milton Keynes have received fines after admitting a charge of endangering an aircraft.
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Prosecutor Satpal Roth said it caused the pilot to be momentarily dazed at 15,000ft and resulted in him losing his night vision. The helicopters high-tech instruments were also temporarily impaired, the court heard.
Shurely shome mishtake....?
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"who when caught, face the prospect of a prison sentence.
Prospect of getting a 120 quid fine more like it.
Are any of these morons going to get a proper punishment?
Prospect of getting a 120 quid fine more like it.
Are any of these morons going to get a proper punishment?
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passenger announcement
I was wondering, if there are rules proscribing the pilots from making an announcement to the passengers once safely on the ground such as :
"ladies and gentlemen we would like to inform you that during our approach someone aimed a l@ser at this aircraft.
Surely this would raise the profile of such cases, and get something done about high power l@sers pens?
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I agree entirely. The passengers would realise they may have had a "near miss" and the raising of the profile of such occurrences would prompt parents to be more vigilant and maybe prompt further official action if possible.
Two Teens ( 18 and 19 yrs ) were sentenced to two weeks jail and social work in Hamburg last week. They made laser attacks on aircrafts on final EDDH and on a policehelicopter, who could locate them.
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House moves to stop laser targeting of aircraft
(AP) Feb 28, 2011
(AP) Feb 28, 2011
WASHINGTON (AP) People who knowingly aim laser pointers at aircraft would be committing a federal crime subject to up to five years in prison under legislation passed by both the House and the Senate.
The House on Monday approved by voice vote the Securing Cockpits Against Laser Pointers Act, a response to a growing number of incidents of pilots being distracted or even temporarily blinded by laser beams and concerns that terrorists might use lasers to bring down aircraft.
The Senate passed the same provision a month ago as an amendment to a Federal Aviation Administration spending bill. The two chambers must now agree on a common format to send it to President Barack Obama for his signature.
The FAA reports that the number of cases of people pointing laser at planes and helicopters jumped from 1,527 in 2009 to 2,836 in 2010. In some cases pilots have had to relinquish control of an aircraft to a co-pilot because of vision loss.
The House bill's sponsor, Republican Dan Lungren of California, said there were only 400 reported incidents in the 15-year period before 2005, when a similar bill passed the House. He said another major concern has been cases of airborne police units being forced to abort crime scene responses because of laser interference.
Law enforcement pilots "have to consider the possibility that they are being illuminated by a laser scope attached to a rifle," Lungren said. He said the shining of lasers at aircraft cockpit was "a tragedy waiting to happen."
In addition to temporarily incapacitating pilots, laser beams can cause eye damage.
The threat from handheld laser pointers has grown as they become more powerful and more affordable. Lasers that once cost more than $1,000 can now be bought online for a few hundred dollars or less. Incidents have been common near airports where pilots, either coming in for landing or taking off, need to be at their most alert.
"The risk associated with laser illuminations is unacceptable," said Capt. Lee Moak, president of the Air Line Pilots Association, International. He said "pointing lasers at aircraft in flight poses a serious safety risk to the traveling public" and urged the government, in addition to passing legislation, to restrict the sale of high-powered portable lasers and increase the size of laser-free zones around airports.
Federal law already allows charges to be brought against those seeking to destroy an aircraft, but the law requires the government to prove willful intent to endanger a pilot. That can be difficult in the case of laser pointers, where some users may have malicious intent but others may be laser enthusiasts who don't realize the harm that long-range laser beams can cause.
Current law also covers commercial flights, but may not extend to law enforcement helicopters that are particularly vulnerable because they fly at lower altitudes.
The House on Monday approved by voice vote the Securing Cockpits Against Laser Pointers Act, a response to a growing number of incidents of pilots being distracted or even temporarily blinded by laser beams and concerns that terrorists might use lasers to bring down aircraft.
The Senate passed the same provision a month ago as an amendment to a Federal Aviation Administration spending bill. The two chambers must now agree on a common format to send it to President Barack Obama for his signature.
The FAA reports that the number of cases of people pointing laser at planes and helicopters jumped from 1,527 in 2009 to 2,836 in 2010. In some cases pilots have had to relinquish control of an aircraft to a co-pilot because of vision loss.
The House bill's sponsor, Republican Dan Lungren of California, said there were only 400 reported incidents in the 15-year period before 2005, when a similar bill passed the House. He said another major concern has been cases of airborne police units being forced to abort crime scene responses because of laser interference.
Law enforcement pilots "have to consider the possibility that they are being illuminated by a laser scope attached to a rifle," Lungren said. He said the shining of lasers at aircraft cockpit was "a tragedy waiting to happen."
In addition to temporarily incapacitating pilots, laser beams can cause eye damage.
The threat from handheld laser pointers has grown as they become more powerful and more affordable. Lasers that once cost more than $1,000 can now be bought online for a few hundred dollars or less. Incidents have been common near airports where pilots, either coming in for landing or taking off, need to be at their most alert.
"The risk associated with laser illuminations is unacceptable," said Capt. Lee Moak, president of the Air Line Pilots Association, International. He said "pointing lasers at aircraft in flight poses a serious safety risk to the traveling public" and urged the government, in addition to passing legislation, to restrict the sale of high-powered portable lasers and increase the size of laser-free zones around airports.
Federal law already allows charges to be brought against those seeking to destroy an aircraft, but the law requires the government to prove willful intent to endanger a pilot. That can be difficult in the case of laser pointers, where some users may have malicious intent but others may be laser enthusiasts who don't realize the harm that long-range laser beams can cause.
Current law also covers commercial flights, but may not extend to law enforcement helicopters that are particularly vulnerable because they fly at lower altitudes.
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Is there anybody out there? Man guilty of shining laser pen at police helicopter claims he was hunting for UFOs
March 28, 2011
Derek Brown shone a laser pen at a police helicopter
A man said he shone a powerful laser pen at a police helicopter by accident while he was 'looking for UFOs.'
Derek Brown, 27, pleaded guilty to recklessly endangering an aircraft but told Manchester Magistrates Court that there had been sightings of UFOs in the area and he hadn't realised it was a police helicopter.
Miss Claire Parrott, defending, said: He was out on his own, walking to the shops there had been talk in the area of UFOs. He didn't realise it was a police helicopter.
When he did he put his hands up to say sorry. Mr Brown, of Sankey Grove, Blackley, has been told he could go to jail after the prosecution told the court his actions were 'very dangerous'.
Miss Kerry Bell, prosecuting, said: With more difficult weather conditions it could have proved catastrophic.
Speaking outside court, Mr Brown said he hadn't meant to cause danger to the public. I never realised how dangerous it was. All these stories were in my mind that have freaked me out for a bit. I've said sorry and I've written a letter to the court, he said.
He is due to be sentenced at Manchester Magistrates Court on Thursday.
Is there anybody out there? Man guilty of shining laser pen at police helicopter claims he was hunting for UFOs | Manchester Evening News - menmedia.co.uk
March 28, 2011
Derek Brown shone a laser pen at a police helicopter
A man said he shone a powerful laser pen at a police helicopter by accident while he was 'looking for UFOs.'
Derek Brown, 27, pleaded guilty to recklessly endangering an aircraft but told Manchester Magistrates Court that there had been sightings of UFOs in the area and he hadn't realised it was a police helicopter.
Miss Claire Parrott, defending, said: He was out on his own, walking to the shops there had been talk in the area of UFOs. He didn't realise it was a police helicopter.
When he did he put his hands up to say sorry. Mr Brown, of Sankey Grove, Blackley, has been told he could go to jail after the prosecution told the court his actions were 'very dangerous'.
Miss Kerry Bell, prosecuting, said: With more difficult weather conditions it could have proved catastrophic.
Speaking outside court, Mr Brown said he hadn't meant to cause danger to the public. I never realised how dangerous it was. All these stories were in my mind that have freaked me out for a bit. I've said sorry and I've written a letter to the court, he said.
He is due to be sentenced at Manchester Magistrates Court on Thursday.
Is there anybody out there? Man guilty of shining laser pen at police helicopter claims he was hunting for UFOs | Manchester Evening News - menmedia.co.uk
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I took of from Palma Majorca last night on RYR8244 and some 
down on the ground was shining a green laser as were climbing out, we must have been around FL40 I couldn't believe how bright it was!
down on the ground was shining a green laser as were climbing out, we must have been around FL40 I couldn't believe how bright it was!
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Just had a laser attack on Rwy15 arrival into VCP, blinded my right eye. Notified tower, numerous attacks ,, they are real, will let you know if I am blinded in my right eye.