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Old July 26th 12, 02:22 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default Avoid head-on collision? Forward facing LED strobe?

On Wednesday, July 25, 2012 11:07:04 PM UTC-4, Bill D wrote:
(if threat detected) aim a bright and narrow LED beam directly at the other pilot


Keep it simple and cheap. If FLARM detects a threat, turn ON the bright power hungry strobe. Otherwise, turn off the high power strobe (to conserve battery power and minimize distraction.)