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Night Flight Concepts, the leading provider of night vision solutions, has made purchasing equipment, training and training aides easier through the launch of a new online store.


“The new online store makes it easy for busy flight and maintenance personnel to purchase equipment, parts, training and training aides,” stated Adam Aldous, Night Flight Concepts President & CEO. “The ability to manage these transactions online gives them the flexibility to order the equipment and training they need based on their schedule.”

The Night Flight Concepts Online Store offers night vision equipment, laser defense glasses, online training courses and a variety of training aides. The store will continue to grow as new products and equipment are made available for online purchase over the next several weeks.


Visit the new Night Flight Concepts Online Store to make managing your night vision equipment and training needs easier!


Disclosure: It is the policy of Night Flight Concepts to fully comply with all laws and regulations governing the export of its products, services, software, and technical data. No transactions are to be conducted by or on behalf of Night Flight Concepts contrary to the U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).


About Night Flight Concepts (www.nightflightconcepts.com )
Night Flight Concepts assists organizations from around the globe, providing comprehensive night vision solutions featuring training, equipment, maintenance services, and consulting options.


Night Flight Concepts was formed in 2006 by experienced civil and U.S. Army aviators, maintenance technicians, and safety officers. The company has over 50 combined years of aviation experience and performed flight operations around the globe and in all environments.


Night Flight Concepts was formed to meet the challenging need and continuing growth of night vision goggle (NVG) operations within the United States and abroad, particularly for law enforcement agencies, air medical/rescue services, military organizations, and government task force agencies; our “First Responders.”

     

June 2013
 

Laser Strikes...A Pain In My Eye!
   

LaserArmor_PBG_34.jpgIn this issue we continue to focus on the increasing number of laser incidents in the air. According to the FAA there has been a 13 times increase in the number of “reported” laser incidents from 2006-2012.
 

Featured Content: What to do if you encounter a Laser Strike
 

 

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The following steps should be adhered to when you experience a laser threat:

  • Try to get in the habit of using your peripheral vision first when determining the likelihood of the light source being a laser.
  • NEVER fixate or stare at the light.
  • Report the incident time and location and any other pertinent information to the nearest controlling Air Traffic Controller so they can inform other nearby aircraft.
  • First and foremost, immediately look away from the source and alert the crew so they are not exposed.
  • If necessary, land as soon as you can.
  • If your vision is limited from a direct or indirect strike, turn the flight controls over to the other pilot, if conditions permit.
  • If you have been exposed and feel the effects, it is very important NOT to rub your eyes.
  • Once you have safely landed, immediately go to the emergency room for treatment. Note: Some eye problems may not present itself until later on.
  • Eye exams should include an ocular history review, distance visual acuity, color vision, amsler grid, slit lamp exam, and dilated retinal scans.
  • Finally, ensure the laser incident is reported. The FAA has a dedicated portion of their website to report a laser incident. http://www.faa.gov/aircraft/safety/report/laserinfo/
 

Featured Product: Laser Armor™ Aviation Laser Defense Training Program
   

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The primary goals of the Laser Armor Aviation Defense Training Program is to ensure that the aviation community has an understanding of the hazards of laser strikes, as well as to offer solutions that provide protection from these hazards.

The online computer based training solution extends Just-In-Time training accessible via the web from home, the classroom, or in the field, 24 hours a day/7 days a week.

Read More about Laser Armor™ Aviation Laser Defense Training Program.
 

EVENTS CALENDAR
 

IN THE NEWS

U.S. Coast Guard pilots across the country have been targeted by laser pointers, with more Coast Guard flights interrupted by laser strikes last year than in any other year.  Read more

A federal grand jury in Fresno returned three indictments under new federal legislation that makes it a crime to point the beam of a laser at an aircraft.  Read more

New laws will crack down on hand-held lasers being imported, sold and supplied in New Zealand.  Read more

Laser strike in San Francisco caught on video tape from the cockpit of a helicopter. 
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TRICKS & TIPS

A majority of reported laser incidents occur during the takeoff and landing phases of flight or during low altitude and low airspeed flight. Beware of this statistic and be prepared to correctly react in the event you encounter a laser incident.
 

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