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Old January 28th 07, 06:13 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Ramy
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What prevents a US manufacture to produce a Flarm/ADS-B compatible
device, similar to what was done in Australia?

Ramy

On Jan 28, 6:00 am, "jcarlyle" wrote:
Andreas, FLARM is "like" ADS-B, but it isn't ADS-B (although the
Australians have apparently extended their version to work with their
official ADS-B system). One hugh drawback to FLARM is that the
designers won't permit its use in the US. This has been discussed
before on this group.

-John

On Jan 27, 7:11 pm, Andreas Alin



wrote:
Ramy wrote:
An eye opener:
http://www.aviationnow.com/avnow/new....jsp?id=news/b...


It was reports such as this that contributed to the dream (of 15 or so
years ago) that a portable battery powered ADS-B unit suitable for
skydivers, gliders, ultralights etc, could be produced for under $1000.
Once the dream passed through the normal bureaucratic process ADS-B
was delayed over 20 years, will not be portable, and will cost more
than most pilots will be willing to pay.


AndyFor several years there exists an ADS-B for small aircrafts, especially

gliders. The number of equiped gliders is skyrocketing in europe:http://www.flarm.com/index_en.html


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