The Navy says there has been an increase in the number of incidents involving laser pointers being aimed at aircraft. Pointing lasers at aircraft can not only temporarily blind pilots, but cause permanent damage as well. The Navy said the Plexiglas of the canopy magnifies the intensity of the laser and warned people not to target military aircraft with laser pointers. Pointing a laser at an aircraft can bring a fine of up to $250,000 and five years’ imprisonment.