Current Events > Stop pointing lasers at airplanes you assholes.

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McSame_as_Bush 02/01/24 10:20:14 AM #1:	Not any of you specifically. Dangerous laser strikes topped all previous records in 2023. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) received 13,304 reports from pilots last year, a 41 percent increase over 2022. Shining a laser at an aircraft is a serious safety threat. Many types of high-powered lasers can incapacitate pilots, many of whom are flying airplanes with hundreds of passengers. Pilots have reported 313 injuries since the FAA began recording data on laser strikes in 2010. The FAA is committed to maintaining the safest air transportation system in the world. Aiming a laser at an aircraft is a serious safety hazard that puts everyone on the plane and on the ground at risk, said FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker. People who shine lasers at aircraft face FAA fines of up to $11,000 per violation and up to $30,800 for multiple laser incidents. Violators can also face criminal penalties from federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/dangerous-laser-strikes-increase-highest-numbers --- Naz Reid <cite>McSame_as_Bush posted [p:978594745] in Stop point... [t:80685007]...</cite> <quote>Not any of you specifically.<quote>Dangerous laser strikes topped all previous records in 2023. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) received 13,304 reports from pilots last year, a 41 percent increase over 2022.Shining a laser at an aircraft is a serious safety threat. Many types of high-powered lasers can incapacitate pilots, many of whom are flying airplanes with hundreds of passengers. Pilots have reported 313 injuries since the FAA began recording data on laser strikes in 2010.The FAA is committed to maintaining the safest air transportation system in the world. Aiming a laser at an aircraft is a serious safety hazard that puts everyone on the plane and on the ground at risk, said FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker.People who shine lasers at aircraft face FAA fines of up to $11,000 per violation and up to $30,800 for multiple laser incidents. Violators can also face criminal penalties from federal, state and local law enforcement agencies.</quote>https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/dangerous-laser-strikes-increase-highest-numbers </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
voldothegr8 02/01/24 10:23:27 AM #3:	I didn't even know this was a thing. Can a normal cat/presentation pointer reach planes, or are people getting their hands on more powerful beams? --- THE Ohio State: 11-2 \| Las Vegas Raiders: 8-9 <cite>voldothegr8 posted [p:978594799] in Stop point... [t:80685007]...</cite> <quote>I didn't even know this was a thing. Can a normal cat/presentation pointer reach planes, or are people getting their hands on more powerful beams? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CreepyGuy2007 02/01/24 10:23:30 AM #4:	Sorry, i'll leave my lasers home when I go out. I prefer to keep them in my supervillain lair anyway <cite>CreepyGuy2007 posted [p:978594800] in Stop point... [t:80685007]...</cite> <quote>Sorry, i'll leave my lasers home when I go out. I prefer to keep them in my supervillain lair anyway</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Avirosb 02/01/24 10:25:32 AM #5:	Freest country in the world Can't even shine lasers at racecars, aeroplanes here in Duckburg Le mao --- Really attractive in 144p <cite>Avirosb posted [p:978594829] in Stop point... [t:80685007]...</cite> <quote>Freest country in the worldCan't even shine lasers at racecars, aeroplanes here in DuckburgLe mao </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
willythemailboy 02/01/24 10:26:53 AM #6:	voldothegr8 posted... I didn't even know this was a thing. Can a normal cat/presentation pointer reach planes, or are people getting their hands on more powerful beams? Even standard laser pointers can be an issue. --- There are four lights. <cite>willythemailboy posted [p:978594846] in Stop point... [t:80685007]...</cite> <quote>voldothegr8 posted... </cite><quote>I didn't even know this was a thing. Can a normal cat/presentation pointer reach planes, or are people getting their hands on more powerful beams?</quote>Even standard laser pointers can be an issue. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
specialkid8 02/01/24 10:27:06 AM #7:	They need to stop pointing their airplanes at my laser. --- https://i.imgur.com/AUXKMK4.jpg <cite>specialkid8 posted [p:978594848] in Stop point... [t:80685007]...</cite> <quote>They need to stop pointing their airplanes at my laser. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Jupiter 02/01/24 10:28:05 AM #8:	I was in my backyard a couple days ago and saw an airplane and remembered how people point lasers at them. The first thought I had was "Can a regular laser even make it that far?" But yes, it's a terrible thing to do. I recall seeing footage of what the people in the cockpit see. It's blinding. They can also zoom in and see exactly who's doing it. --- Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/kid_prodigy23 <cite>Jupiter posted [p:978594870] in Stop point... [t:80685007]...</cite> <quote>I was in my backyard a couple days ago and saw an airplane and remembered how people point lasers at them. The first thought I had was "Can a regular laser even make it that far?" But yes, it's a terrible thing to do. I recall seeing footage of what the people in the cockpit see. It's blinding. They can also zoom in and see exactly who's doing it. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DKBananaSlamma 02/01/24 10:28:34 AM #9:	How can anyone even aim a laser at an airplane from so far away? >_> --- Neon >_> <cite>DKBananaSlamma posted [p:978594874] in Stop point... [t:80685007]...</cite> <quote>How can anyone even aim a laser at an airplane from so far away? >_> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Foppe 02/01/24 10:29:25 AM #10:	https://www.gov.uk/government/news/advanced-future-military-laser-achieves-uk-first --- GameFAQs isn't going to be merged in with GameSpot or any other site. We're not going to strip out the soul of the site. -CJayC <cite>Foppe posted [p:978594891] in Stop point... [t:80685007]...</cite> <quote>https://www.gov.uk/government/news/advanced-future-military-laser-achieves-uk-first </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Jerry_Hellyeah 02/01/24 10:31:27 AM #11:	Light And Zappy Overt Radiation --- This is a cool sig <cite>Jerry_Hellyeah posted [p:978594915] in Stop point... [t:80685007]...</cite> <quote>LightAndZappyOvertRadiation </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
JlM 02/01/24 10:31:32 AM #12:	I remember back in the day watching sports/wrestling and there was ALWAYS some asshole shining a laser in the athletes' eyes. --- I guess I'm something of a ne'er do well. Pittsburgh <cite>JlM posted [p:978594917] in Stop point... [t:80685007]...</cite> <quote>I remember back in the day watching sports/wrestling and there was ALWAYS some asshole shining a laser in the athletes' eyes. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LaLeyenda 02/01/24 10:32:46 AM #13:	https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/6/69207c68.jpg --- The one and only and still the best. <cite>LaLeyenda posted [p:978594938] in Stop point... [t:80685007]...</cite> <quote>https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/6/69207c68.jpg </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
EndOfDiscOne 02/01/24 10:32:53 AM #14:	DKBananaSlamma posted... How can anyone even aim a laser at an airplane from so far away? >_> I think the beam gets wider the farther it goes --- I am the Cheese! I am the best character on the show! I am better than both the salami and the bologna *COMBINED!* <cite>EndOfDiscOne posted [p:978594940] in Stop point... [t:80685007]...</cite> <quote>DKBananaSlamma posted... </cite><quote>How can anyone even aim a laser at an airplane from so far away? >_></quote>I think the beam gets wider the farther it goes </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Avirosb 02/01/24 10:33:36 AM #15:	JlM posted... I remember back in the day watching sports/wrestling and there was ALWAYS some asshole shining a laser in the athletes' eyes. I used to do that all the time watching Chapelle. --- Really attractive in 144p <cite>Avirosb posted [p:978594953] in Stop point... [t:80685007]...</cite> <quote>JlM posted... </cite><quote>I remember back in the day watching sports/wrestling and there was ALWAYS some asshole shining a laser in the athletes' eyes.</quote>I used to do that all the time watching Chapelle. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
mercurydude 02/01/24 10:41:44 AM #16:	willythemailboy posted... Even standard laser pointers can be an issue. Yeah, I can remember many years ago (back when these things were all the rage), I pointed one at a water tower near my house and could see the laser on it. It's not like a flashlight where it's just going to shine maybe up to 20 feet ahead of you. --- God forbid you ever had to walk a mile in her shoes, 'cause then you really might know what it's like to have to choose. - Everlast <cite>mercurydude posted [p:978595087] in Stop point... [t:80685007]...</cite> <quote>willythemailboy posted... </cite><quote>Even standard laser pointers can be an issue.</quote>Yeah, I can remember many years ago (back when these things were all the rage), I pointed one at a water tower near my house and could see the laser on it. It's not like a flashlight where it's just going to shine maybe up to 20 feet ahead of you. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
McSame_as_Bush 02/03/24 11:04:46 AM #17:	bump --- Naz Reid <cite>McSame_as_Bush posted [p:978630991] in Stop point... [t:80685007]...</cite> <quote>bump </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dat_Cracka_Jax 02/03/24 11:06:54 AM #18:	EndOfDiscOne posted... I think the beam gets wider the farther it goes Oh damn --- http://img826.imageshack.us/img826/8131/flame201010170949481638.jpg http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/5517/cateyes.gif Rams: 7-9 <cite>Dat_Cracka_Jax posted [p:978631015] in Stop point... [t:80685007]...</cite> <quote>EndOfDiscOne posted... </cite><quote>I think the beam gets wider the farther it goes</quote>Oh damn </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
PMarth2002 02/03/24 11:11:05 AM #19:	huh. Not the sort of thing i'd do, but good to know. --- When money talks for the very last time, and nobody walks a step behind When there's only one race, and that's mankind, then we shall be free <cite>PMarth2002 posted [p:978631074] in Stop point... [t:80685007]...</cite> <quote>huh. Not the sort of thing i'd do, but good to know. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
KiwiTerraRizing 02/03/24 11:18:21 AM #20:	The plane has so much navigation equipment that they can pinpoint exactly where its coming from. You will be caught. --- Trucking Legend Don Schneider! <cite>KiwiTerraRizing posted [p:978631166] in Stop point... [t:80685007]...</cite> <quote>The plane has so much navigation equipment that they can pinpoint exactly where its coming from. You will be caught. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zikten 02/03/24 12:04:46 PM #21:	Imagine the guilt you would feel if you shined a laser, and the plane crashes right before your eyes with no survivors I think people don't actually think that could happen. But it could <cite>Zikten posted [p:978631943] in Stop point... [t:80685007]...</cite> <quote>Imagine the guilt you would feel if you shined a laser, and the plane crashes right before your eyes with no survivors I think people don't actually think that could happen. But it could</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tyranthraxus 02/03/24 12:06:27 PM #22:	voldothegr8 posted... I didn't even know this was a thing. Can a normal cat/presentation pointer reach planes, or are people getting their hands on more powerful beams? A bullet keychain isn't going to reach an airplane except at extremely low altitudes. This is literally people using specialized lasers just to be assholes. --- It says right here in Matthew 16:4 "Jesus doth not need a giant Mecha." https://i.imgur.com/dQgC4kv.jpg <cite>Tyranthraxus posted [p:978631976] in Stop point... [t:80685007]...</cite> <quote>voldothegr8 posted... </cite><quote>I didn't even know this was a thing. Can a normal cat/presentation pointer reach planes, or are people getting their hands on more powerful beams?</quote>A bullet keychain isn't going to reach an airplane except at extremely low altitudes. This is literally people using specialized lasers just to be assholes. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
J03can 02/03/24 12:08:19 PM #23:	The penalties should be much steeper What's the goal of this other than crashing the plane? Should be x times count of attempted murder where x is the official souls on board --- Jerry, it's Frank Costanza!!! Mr Steinbrenner's here George is dead - call me back!!!! <cite>J03can posted [p:978632013] in Stop point... [t:80685007]...</cite> <quote>The penalties should be much steeperWhat's the goal of this other than crashing the plane? Should be x times count of attempted murder where x is the official souls on board </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Ratchetrockon 02/03/24 12:14:18 PM #24:	Would this be illegal even if there is no visible aircraft in the area? https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/2/26019b2c.jpg He using a blue laser --- I'm a Taurus. Currently playing: Thimbleweed Park(PC), DMC3:SE Ubisoft Port (PC), Oddworld Abe's Exoddus (PC), Ratchet Rift Apart (Ps5) He/Him <cite>Ratchetrockon posted [p:978632100] in Stop point... [t:80685007]...</cite> <quote>Would this be illegal even if there is no visible aircraft in the area?https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/2/26019b2c.jpgHe using a blue laser </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
willythemailboy 02/03/24 12:25:24 PM #25:	Tyranthraxus posted... A bullet keychain isn't going to reach an airplane except at extremely low altitudes. This is literally people using specialized lasers just to be assholes. Nearly all incidents of laser attacks occur at under a mile in range during takeoff or landing. https://www.usatoday.com/story/graphics/2023/04/26/laser-strikes-against-aircraft- increase/11696684002/ --- There are four lights. <cite>willythemailboy posted [p:978632290] in Stop point... [t:80685007]...</cite> <quote>Tyranthraxus posted... </cite><quote>A bullet keychain isn't going to reach an airplane except at extremely low altitudes. This is literally people using specialized lasers just to be assholes.</quote>Nearly all incidents of laser attacks occur at under a mile in range during takeoff or landing.https://www.usatoday.com/story/graphics/2023/04/26/laser-strikes-against-aircraft- increase/11696684002/ </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
pjnelson 02/03/24 12:27:23 PM #26:	https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/2/2cfea231.jpg --- I'm not here for friends. I'm here for the truth to the best of my knowledge of it, even if it's not what people want to hear. <cite>pjnelson posted [p:978632324] in Stop point... [t:80685007]...</cite> <quote>https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/2/2cfea231.jpg </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
-Unowninator- 02/03/24 12:29:09 PM #27:	"Oh my god! That plane's going to crash into the moon! QUICK! USE YOUR LASER POINTER TO WARN THEM!!!" --- Not changing this signature until I think of a better one. Stated 8/26/2021 Join the unknown: http://goo.gl/S75cmn <cite>-Unowninator- posted [p:978632344] in Stop point... [t:80685007]...</cite> <quote>"Oh my god! That plane's going to crash into the moon! QUICK! USE YOUR LASER POINTER TO WARN THEM!!!" </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
The_Nintendo_Master 02/03/24 12:36:23 PM #28:	Was showing some folks a laser pointer a number of years back and how you could use it to point out stars and whatnot, let the one guy try it and said "do not shine it at aircraft" and he literally says "like this?" and picks out the first aircraft he sees and shines the laser at it. Amazingly enough, people are that stupid. I promptly took it away from him and have never let anyone use one of my laser pointers since. --- He who laughs last thinks slowest. <cite>The_Nintendo_Master posted [p:978632456] in Stop point... [t:80685007]...</cite> <quote>Was showing some folks a laser pointer a number of years back and how you could use it to point out stars and whatnot, let the one guy try it and said "do not shine it at aircraft" and he literally says "like this?" and picks out the first aircraft he sees and shines the laser at it. Amazingly enough, people are that stupid. I promptly took it away from him and have never let anyone use one of my laser pointers since. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cemith 02/03/24 12:38:31 PM #29:	Jupiter posted... I was in my backyard a couple days ago and saw an airplane and remembered how people point lasers at them. The first thought I had was "Can a regular laser even make it that far?" But yes, it's a terrible thing to do. I recall seeing footage of what the people in the cockpit see. It's blinding. They can also zoom in and see exactly who's doing it. Yeah. The FAA and pilots do not fuck around with being lasered. It can be a difference of 15 minutes between lasering a plane and being arrested. And rightfully so. --- https://i.ibb.co/2vRbyC0/Rosa-6.png "Friends don't let friends watch The Big Bang Theory" - mogar002 <cite>Cemith posted [p:978632490] in Stop point... [t:80685007]...</cite> <quote>Jupiter posted... </cite><quote>I was in my backyard a couple days ago and saw an airplane and remembered how people point lasers at them. The first thought I had was "Can a regular laser even make it that far?" But yes, it's a terrible thing to do. I recall seeing footage of what the people in the cockpit see. It's blinding. They can also zoom in and see exactly who's doing it.</quote>Yeah. The FAA and pilots do not fuck around with being lasered. It can be a difference of 15 minutes between lasering a plane and being arrested. And rightfully so. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
lderivedx 02/03/24 12:43:17 PM #30:	I had someone tag the plane I was in with a green laser a few months ago. I don't understand: is it something you can see reflecting on the plane? I can't imagine why someone would want to shine a laser at an airplane. --- i cant get off unless we're violating at least four OSHA regulations <cite>lderivedx posted [p:978632576] in Stop point... [t:80685007]...</cite> <quote>I had someone tag the plane I was in with a green laser a few months ago. I don't understand: is it something you can see reflecting on the plane? I can't imagine why someone would want to shine a laser at an airplane. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
McSame_as_Bush 02/03/24 3:59:57 PM #31:	lderivedx posted... I had someone tag the plane I was in with a green laser a few months ago. I don't understand: is it something you can see reflecting on the plane? I can't imagine why someone would want to shine a laser at an airplane. If you're like ten years old it might seem cool. --- Naz Reid <cite>McSame_as_Bush posted [p:978635747] in Stop point... [t:80685007]...</cite> <quote>lderivedx posted...</cite><quote>I had someone tag the plane I was in with a green laser a few months ago. I don't understand: is it something you can see reflecting on the plane? I can't imagine why someone would want to shine a laser at an airplane.</quote>If you're like ten years old it might seem cool. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Current Events > Stop pointing lasers at airplanes you assholes.