More Lasers Aimed at Cockpits

Once again, PointNiner is reporting on some fools who like to point lasers into cockpits of aircraft as they approach the destination airport.  The pilot of a passenger jet was temporarily blinded by a laser device as the aircraft came into land at Durham Tees Valley Airport.  The KLM jet, with 40 passengers on board, landed safely after the first officer took the controls on Sunday night.  Then a police helicopter was dispatched to the area and it too was targeted by the 19 year old assailant, who was then promptly arrested and charged with two counts of endangering aircraft.  

I'm not sure what it is going to take, but it seems pretty dumb as a laser beam has to come from somewhere and it's not to hard to figure out where if you just follow the beam to its source.   Get a clue morons.

Thanks to Tom for sending this in. 

(BBC)

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Revealed: 787 Cockpit and Cabin

Tired of seeing those computer graphic generated mock-ups of the 787 cockpit? Above is a picture of the actual 787 cockpit, albeit not completed, but you get the idea. The cockpit windows are huge. Also, there is a picture taken of the unfinished cabin level of the 787.

Image credit: Flightblogger

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