LASER POINTERS AS A THREAT TO AVIATION SAFETY: THE PROBLEM, CURRENT POLICIES, AND PROPOSED SOLUTIONS

Article Written By: Lukas Moffett

While useful when making a presentation, laser pointers present a danger to aircraft. Lasering, the act of aiming a laser pointer at an in-flight aircraft, presents a myriad of issues for the aviation industry. This Article evaluates the efforts made by Congress and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to protect airplane cockpits from laser illumination.

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