Red, green and blue lasers projected onto homes are a cheaper way to decorate this year. Star Shower Laser Light is one of the popular new consumer products sold at Walgreen's, Target, and other department stores for $39.99.
But commercial airline pilots are now reporting them to the FAA.
"I don't think that anybody who buys one of these little devices is putting it up even with the first thought that it might have enough power to hit an aircraft in the sky," said FAA spokesman Lynn Lunsford.
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5 comments:
This is Bs why would this bother a plane doing 190mph And up the light would be a instant and gone at that speed thats if it was directed at a aircraft, all homes point them at the home not the sky.
190mph? Airliners are more like 400-600mph. But unless you're aiming it straight up like a dope I don't see the problem either.
2 things:#1-Are they officially outlawed yes or no and #2-Have the manufacturers offered a refund? If I missed either someone please comment.All I've seen is a lot of back and forth without anyone actually making a committment.Are they officially illegal and can I get a refund is all I need to know.
Even an instantaneous flash of laser light can permanently damage your eyes. This includes a pilot in an aircraft, traveling at high speed.
The lasers are relatively low powered and are not illegal but people should understand the potential harm of the devices they purchase and behave accordingly.
Anonymous Anonymous said...
This is Bs why would this bother a plane doing 190mph And up the light would be a instant and gone at that speed thats if it was directed at a aircraft, all homes point them at the home not the sky.
December 8, 2015 at 9:53 PM
I am guessing they mean when the planes are flying slower and lower, as in landing.
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