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Laser wielder gets prison time in California airport case

Aviation eBrief | Nov 03, 2009

A California man has been sentenced to 2 1/2 years in federal prison for shining a laser beam into the cockpit of two jets landing at John Wayne Airport in Southern California. Dana Christian Welch is the first person to receive jail time on federal charges of using a laser to interfere with pilots. NBC.com (11/02)


Wife of Cessna CEO looking forward to first Skycatcher delivery

Aviation eBrief | Nov 06, 2009

Cessna 182 takes to Tampa streets for AOPA Summit

Aviation eBrief | Nov 05, 2009

Letter: USA TODAY does "disservice" to readers in airport stories:

Aviation eBrief | Nov 02, 2009

FAA toughens up on pilot alcohol-related offenses

Aviation eBrief | Nov 04, 2009

Small airports projects receive earmark funding

Aviation eBrief | Nov 02, 2009

FAA recommends Piper inspections after flaws found

Aviation eBrief | Nov 02, 2009

Garmin to debut touchscreen GPS at AOPA Summit

Aviation eBrief | Nov 02, 2009

New program helps pilots keep medical certificates

Aviation eBrief | Nov 06, 2009

Cessna displays Skycatcher LSA at AOPA Summit

Aviation eBrief | Nov 05, 2009


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