[Scan-DC] Lasers to warn pilots of restricted airspace

[Alan Coccio]

Vic/Johanna Culver wrote:

>So, how does this jibe with the hassles guys with pocket pointers are
>getting for 'blinding' helo and commercial aircraft pilots in the local area
>and around the country?  I guess it makes a difference who's flashing whom!
>So much for CREDIBILITY -- a commodity in increasingly short supply.
>
>SNIP.....
>Anyone hear this being tested??
>
>http://www.cnn.com/2005/TECH/02/11/laser.demo/index.html
>

There have been lots of stories about this system in the past that give 
a few more details (including credibility issues) such as:
http://www.avweb.com/eletter/archives/avflash/335-full.html
http://www.avweb.com/news/features/188976-1.html
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A7708-2005Jan13.html

Alan