Evan's point remains the main reason there is so much reluctance to install this thing: If you've never used the technology, it's bad!
Groups who would like to experience without buying can probably rent some during a time period there is no contest running, and fly together.
When the Nimbus 3 (now Steve Leonard's) was in Australia, it had a stick-on antenna in the front right corner of the canopy for the OzFLARM. The placement wasn't perfect (a dead spot down to the left) and the antenna is hard to move after it's stuck on. Before that I used the standard antenna on the set-top box but

replaced the black cover of the antenna with clear tubing.

This really made the thing disappear. If the visual bothers you, perhaps try that.
Nice installation images and reviews, Dave.
Jim

WOW! Who wouldn't want one???

The pilot that hasn't tried one.

-Evan Ludeman / T8