Everything you need to know about lasers (because people are pointing them at planes) - BBC News
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As a British Airways co-pilot reveals his eye was burnt by a laser during landing, we look at lasers and the damage they can do.
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Laser Pointer Safety - NEVER aim laser pointers at aircraft
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Lasers - BBC News
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Laser Pointer Safety - NEVER aim laser pointers at aircraft
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What is all the fuss about flying? We took to the air to find out - Santa Monica Daily Press
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People targeting planes with lasers could now face jail as new laws come into force
Why do people point lasers at airplane cockpits? - Quora
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Laser strikes against aircraft still happening
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FAA investigating after reports of green laser flashes targeting planes at Logan Airport – Boston 25 News
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Laser weapon - Wikipedia
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Lose the Laser. Pointing a laser at aircraft is much…, by Federal Aviation Administration, Cleared for Takeoff
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Rochester man gets 2 years in prison for aiming laser at Delta flight Pilot was temporarily impaired; judge said the actions placed many in imminent danger : r/aviation