J.O. Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 I know this forum really isn't about aviation any more but I thought I'd give this a shot anyways. This technology shows some promise as a defense against laser strikes - and it's Canadian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acsidestick Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Got a strike coming out of China recently during first turn after Takeoff. Very alert RP saw it first and said quickly "Heads down now, Lazer strike". Very well done. Its too bad we don't have the capability to "WildWeasel" the criminal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kip Powick Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 I know this stuff is not the "cure for cancer" buy if it as good as the video purports, why is it not being installed in aircraft NOW....Even a flip down "sun-visor", but using the clear film that has been produced, would provide protection for approaches,landings, and departures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeker Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 1 minute ago, Kip Powick said: I know this stuff is not the "cure for cancer" buy if it as good as the video purports, why is it not being installed in aircraft NOW....Even a flip down "sun-visor", but using the clear film that has been produced, would provide protection for approaches,landings, and departures. It's the information they don't give you that's important. I have no idea what that information might be; won't stick when the windshield is too cold, or too hot, or causes prism effects in bright sun or costs $10,000/aircraft - who knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeker Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 56 minutes ago, J.O. said: I know this forum really isn't about aviation any more but I thought I'd give this a shot anyways. This technology shows some promise as a defense against laser strikes - and it's Canadian. Looks good, I'll hold my judgement until I hear what Trump has to say about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moeman Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 They should just make eyeglasses out of the material. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deicer Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 5 hours ago, moeman said: They should just make eyeglasses out of the material. Would it be reasonable to have an sop of 'goggles/glasses on' below 10,000 feet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st27 Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Our Transport Minister and x astronaut made a special announcement on the seriousness of laser strikes and how the government strives to keep the travelling public safe. No comment on our 3rd world flight deck duty regulations. https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/minister-garneau-marks-over-100-132500100.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Yet another incident. Time to invoke the Maximum penalty and ensure that full time is served. Advertisement WestJet aircraft hit by laser on approach to airport in Charlottetown A pilot taxis a Westjet Boeing 737-700 plane to a gate after arriving at Vancouver International Airport in Richmond, B.C., on February 3, 2014. (Darryl Dyck / THE CANADIAN PRESS) 11 11 The Canadian PressPublished Monday, July 17, 2017 10:59AM EDT Last Updated Monday, July 17, 2017 11:29AM EDT CHARLOTTETOWN -- RCMP are investigating a report of a green laser being directed into the cockpit of a commercial aircraft as it approached the airport in Charlottetown. Police said the WestJet passenger aircraft encountered the beam of light at around 11 p.m. Sunday as it flew over the Brackley Beach area of P.E.I. The laser, which could temporarily blind pilots, shone in the cockpit for about five to 10 seconds. The pilot landed the plane without incident a few minutes later. Related Stories Laser pointers a serious threat to pilots, police warn Transport Canada urges Canadians to stop aiming laser pointers at planes RCMP spokeswoman Sgt. Leanne Butler said police are appealing to the public for help after they patrolled the area, but did not find anything. "We did not find a person last night," said Butler. "If anyone knows who did it, was a witness to it or can point us in the right direction we'll certainly follow up." Butler said the act of shining a laser at an aircraft is a serious federal offence and could carry fines of up to $100,000 and five years in prison. "We take it as a very serious matter because it could have dire consequences," she said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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