Laser-powered Aircraft

"Russell Kent" wrote in message
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Ron Wanttaja wrote:

Conceivably, the laser stations could be space-based. An IR laser at
the
right frequencies would be absorbed by the atmosphere if it missed the
target and not affect things on the ground...though the urge to write
your
name on mountain snowbanks might be irresistible. :-)

Oy. Lends a whole 'nother spin to "writ large". :-)

Remember Heinlein's "Coca Cola" ad on the Moon?

Rich "They name stadiums for insurance companies, don't they?" S.