Sigh... (USA)

At 18:17 09 June 2012, Vaughn wrote:
On 6/9/2012 1:52 PM, Kimmo Hytoenen wrote:


FLARM can be a very good system. However, there are
some
issues which I am not sure if FLARM as a company is taking
seriously enough. In US PowerFLARM seems to have some
advantages over European version.

This is a report of a very unfortunate midair, which should
have
been avoided. Both planes had FLARM systems installed.


http://www.turvallisuustutkinta.fi/1302672994222

FLARM is an imperfect warning system just as parachutes are
an imperfect
rescue system. Clearly (and tragically) FLARM failed to
prevent the
above referenced accident. But also notice that one pilot was
saved by
his parachute, while the other unfortunately wasn't.

Does the above accident imply that parachutes are a bad
investment?
Obviously the answer is no. Parachutes clearly save lives,
even though
they are imperfect.

Does the above accident imply that FLARM is a bad
investment?
Same answer as above, same reasoning.

Vaughn


Very good point. What will chute manufacturer do if a chute fails
to open?