Laser Pointer as Signal Device?

Peter Duniho wrote:

I'm still wondering where one might find any 5"x7" signal mirror,
crashworthy or otherwise.

Survival Tech's ST-1450 kit contains a 5x7" "signal mirror", but AVWeb didn't
think much of it. They said it was a mis-labeled camping mirror.

The OP could have simply misread an ad somewhere. The 3x5" mirrors are
advertised in many places as being 5x7cm.

The largest signal mirror I found in my search was 4" x 5".

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It makes you shoot at your landlord. And it makes you miss him.

Jay Beckman wrote:

Keep a couple of blank CDs handy.

They're extremely reflective and the hole works really well for aiming.

Never thought of that... Finally a use for all of those AOL CDs...


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"Jose" wrote in message
.. .
Where does one find a 5"x7" glass signal mirror?

More to the point, Where does one find a 5"x7" glass signal mirror that
will survive an airplane crash?

The one my father-in-law gave us from his old aerial search and rescue kit
(Oregon ANG) is highly-polished metal, like the shaving mirror I had in the
Marine Corps.

In article Bxv3f.435623$_o.343983@attbi_s71,
"Jay Honeck" wrote:

With the days growing shorter, and the temperatures nipping at the freezing
level, we're starting to assemble our "survival kit" that we always keep in
the back of our aircraft in winter.

All this talk about idiots shining lasers in pilots eyes has me wondering if
we shouldn't add a laser pointer to the collection of knives, blankets, and
food? Anyone think one of these would work as a signaling device?

Or would it only get me arrested? (After rescue, of course...)

:-)

As long as you get rescued! In the winter in the north the cot for
sleep and 3 squares of jail would be welcome....

check out www.equipped.org for more info on the rescue flare/laser flare
that is being SOLD as a rescue signalling device (basically just a heavy
duty bright red laser pointer....

Green would be even better.... My green laser pointers dot is visible on
a water tower 1 mile away!

--
Chris Schmelzer, MD

Jose wrote:
Where does one find a 5"x7" glass signal mirror?


More to the point, Where does one find a 5"x7" glass signal mirror that
will survive an airplane crash?

It will survive if you do.

The thing is very thick tempered glass.


Jack

On Mon, 12 Dec 2005 21:14:08 GMT, Jack wrote:

Jose wrote:
Where does one find a 5"x7" glass signal mirror?


More to the point, Where does one find a 5"x7" glass signal mirror that
will survive an airplane crash?


5x7 sounds great...nice size and lots of area.

For cheap and durable, how about recycling an empty makeup compact
from your wife/gf/mom/etc. They ride around in purses 24/7. When's
the last time you saw one with a broken mirror?

--Don
Don Byrer
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Amateur Radio KJ5KB
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"I have slipped the surly bonds of earth; now if I can just land without bending the gear..."

"Don Byrer" wrote

For cheap and durable, how about recycling an empty makeup compact
from your wife/gf/mom/etc. They ride around in purses 24/7. When's
the last time you saw one with a broken mirror?

Bad question. Last time I looked at one, is the answer.

That said, it was still probably useable as a signal mirror.

The space inside could be used to carry a flint and striker and some bits of
cloth, or some fine steel wool, for use as a fire starter, like old flash
bulbs insides.
--
Jim in NC

On Mon, 12 Dec 2005 19:39:31 -0500, "Morgans"
wrote:


"Don Byrer" wrote

For cheap and durable, how about recycling an empty makeup compact
from your wife/gf/mom/etc. They ride around in purses 24/7. When's
the last time you saw one with a broken mirror?

Bad question. Last time I looked at one, is the answer.

That said, it was still probably useable as a signal mirror.

The space inside could be used to carry a flint and striker and some bits of
cloth, or some fine steel wool, for use as a fire starter, like old flash
bulbs insides.

I must admit that was a little 'tongue in cheek'...I HAVE seen a few
broken ones...but the bigger ones could probably carry some matches,
as well....once you pull out the powder tray
Don Byrer
Commercial Pilot / CFI Student
Electronics Technician, RADAR/Data/Comm @ CLE
Amateur Radio KJ5KB

"I have slipped the surly bonds of earth; now if I can just land without bending the gear..."
"I know what it sounds like....when doves cry"

Jack,

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for pilots.

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