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That's the official term to be used in describing what happened to me
yesterday. I went to HFD for the LDA approach for something different and I sure got something different alright. Saw a flash out of the corner of my eye. First I thought it was fireworks, then an airport beacon, then I thought it was a TFR-related violation but quickly dismissed that when I realized they only have that in the DC area. After about 4 or 5 seconds of contemplating, I came to the conclusion that it was some bozo with a laser since he kept the light in my general direction for a little while and it was quite bright against all the other lights on that clear night. I was already on with Bradley Approach so I advised them of the event. I asked them if they minded if I swung the plane around and marked the spot with my GPS to which they replied "please do." I was not afraid of more exposure because of my trusty low-wing so I marked the spot and gave ATC the lat/long. Before I left their airspace, they informed me that there were multiple incidents in that area and proceeded to inform other aircraft as per their protocol. I filled out the form on AC 70-2 and faxed it in. I was thinking about notifying the aviation dept of Hartford's local PD since they would be both familiar with the area and in the best position to catch the *******. Thoughts? Marco |
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