Lasers

[Crockrocket94]

Heck last time I reported a laser they had me on the phone with the local law enforcement guys filling out a 5 page questionnaire.

 

[Patrick]

Tempting....

 

[Apophis]

It happens nightly in MIA. I have a good idea of the neighborhood it's happening in. I plan on getting in my car and driving through that neighborhood at night during one of my days off.

When I used to fly blimps, MIA was the worst area for getting lased. Plus, in a blimp you're an easy target....and can't get away very quickly.



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[Ajax]

When I used to fly blimps, MIA was the worst area for getting lased. Plus, in a blimp you're an easy target....and can't get away very quickly.



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Shoot back?

 

[5Right_5Left]

Need more guys that lead the cops right to them.

 

[tomokc]

Are there any practical devices that can be worn to degrade the affect of lasers without otherwise impairing the pilot's vision?

 

[killbilly]

Are there any practical devices that can be worn to degrade the affect of lasers without otherwise impairing the pilot's vision?

Well an AGM-65 or a MK 82 is an effective response.

 

[JeppUpdater]

My last trip into Mexico in the Metro I got lazed going into Saltillo. Turned off all the lights, landed, parked. Our handler asked me several things about the area it came from. When we departed a bit later there were a LOT of red and blue lights coming from that neighborhood.

I imagine the punishments are a bit more severe in Mexico.

 

[abolton1]

these guys did it right...

 

[GypsyPilot]

Yeah, wish I were still down there, we could go hunting together!

New gig? You out of FL entirely now?

 

[dustoff17]

New gig? You out of FL entirely now?

Yeah, I couldn't take it anymore and resigned about two years ago. Didn't have a job at the time but I knew unemployment was better than working for those guys. Found a great job and am much, much happier.

 

[GypsyPilot]

Yeah, I couldn't take it anymore and resigned about two years ago. Didn't have a job at the time but I knew unemployment was better than working for those guys. Found a great job and am much, much happier.

Wow, congrats man!! Sorry it took me so long to realize. I remember you were thinking of bailing, just didn't know it happened already.

 

[ChiefPilotISA]

Are there any practical devices that can be worn to degrade the affect of lasers without otherwise impairing the pilot's vision?

I guess if you consider wearing an HGU-56 practical you could buy a 2 or 3 notch laser visor for protection.

If I was still in a 58 I'd consider "shooting back" with my laser and blinding them.. Just kidding of course.

 

[T/O w/FSII]

Wondering how the FAA feels about the compensation. A whole can of worms I am sure.