An event in which a laser beam illuminates the cockpit of an aircraft. This can blind and disorient the pilots, creating a very dangerous situation.
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Do laser Christmas lights have the same dangers as laser pointers aimed at planes?
With new laser Christmas decorations like this one, a laser appears to shine in patterns on a house for a decorative effect. If this is aimed so that some of the beams miss the house and go over it into the sky, could they cause problems to planes?…
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What are the best known protections against Lasers aircrew's vision incapacitation during critical flight ops?
What are the best known protections against Lasers aircrew's vision incapacitation during critical flight operations (i.e. landing,take-off,emergency).
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