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Old March 18th 05, 06:37 AM
C J Campbell
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Default Laser Flare Signaling Device

http://www.greatlandlaser.com/faa2.htm

Even as the news media envision powerful lasers blasting airliners out of
the sky, pilots have been experimenting with using lasers to make flying
safer. This rescue device was developed by an Alaskan pilot.

It doesn't seem likely to blind anybody, but if I was relying on one of
these I would want extra batteries.

Odd that these guys cite AC 70-2 as a good thing. AC 70-2 was issued in
response to laser threats, not because somebody might be using the things as
an emergency signaling device.

AC 70-2 is located he
http://www.airweb.faa.gov/Regulatory...6?OpenDocument

http://makeashorterlink.com/?Q3A1213BA


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