On the evening of October 31, local time, in the Nowy Targ area of southern Poland, a pilot flew a small aircraft for night visual flight training.A powerful green laser shines directly into the cockpit, causing temporary visual interference and discomfort.. The pilot immediately alerted air traffic control and the police, describing the possible dangerous consequences of the laser. The police quickly located the source of the laser and found that it was a 9-year-old boy who used a high-power green laser pointer from the window of his home.
Subsequently, the boy involved and his parents apologized to the pilot, and the police confiscated the laser equipment.Because he is a minor, the boy may not be subject to criminal penalties under Polish law, but there will be corresponding educational measures..
It is understood that lasers are very harmful to pilots. High-brightness lasers instantly cause temporary blindness, lasting from seconds to minutes. During this period, pilots are unable to see instruments and the external environment clearly, posing a fatal threat to flight safety.
also,The residual visual "spot" after laser irradiation will affect the pilot's recognition of key information, especially at night or in low-visibility conditions.
When flying at night, the pilot's pupils naturally dilate to receive more light. At this time, the energy of the laser entering the eye increases. Against a dark background, the green laser beam appears particularly bright, causing more serious damage.
It is worth noting thatGreen laser (532nm) is particularly dangerous because it can focus directly on the retina, causing irreversible "laser macular burn" and, in severe cases, permanent vision damage..
