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On May 17, 11:29*am, Westbender wrote:
On May 16, 8:55*pm, "John Godfrey (QT)" wrote: On May 16, 9:37*pm, wrote: On May 16, 2:45*pm, Andy wrote: On May 16, 11:37*am, Westbender wrote: Did I miss the update? Anyone heard anything? I think it's understandable that there would be delays in development and certification. *What is not understandable is that customers are not being kept informed. Perhaps we would have more leverage if we had actually paid deposits rather than just declaring intent to purchase. Andy (GY) How will deposit leverage speed up FCC approval? UH It is also disappointing to learn (http://www.cumulus-soaring.com/ flarm.htm) that in addition to hardware-related delays "Initially some secondary features are missing but will be available via software updates (PCAS Mode A/C display, flight recording, ADS-B target alarming and dataport output ...)." QT- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Agreed. I will be using mine primarily as a PCAS device and flight recorder until flarm catches on. Hopefully it won't be too long before they enable non-flarm functionality. Yes the functions they will provide (above and beyond basic Flarm) are not much use in the US for the time being. The functions that are important are not going to be there. |
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On May 18, 8:19*am, Andrzej Kobus wrote:
On May 17, 11:29*am, Westbender wrote: On May 16, 8:55*pm, "John Godfrey (QT)" wrote: On May 16, 9:37*pm, wrote: On May 16, 2:45*pm, Andy wrote: On May 16, 11:37*am, Westbender wrote: Did I miss the update? Anyone heard anything? I think it's understandable that there would be delays in development and certification. *What is not understandable is that customers are not being kept informed. Perhaps we would have more leverage if we had actually paid deposits rather than just declaring intent to purchase. Andy (GY) How will deposit leverage speed up FCC approval? UH It is also disappointing to learn (http://www.cumulus-soaring.com/ flarm.htm) that in addition to hardware-related delays "Initially some secondary features are missing but will be available via software updates (PCAS Mode A/C display, flight recording, ADS-B target alarming and dataport output ...)." QT- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Agreed. I will be using mine primarily as a PCAS device and flight recorder until flarm catches on. Hopefully it won't be too long before they enable non-flarm functionality. Yes the functions they will provide (above and beyond basic Flarm) are not much use in the US for the time being. The functions that are important are not going to be there.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Since we don't already have an established base of flarm use in the US, you would think the non-flarm features were be pretty important on release. |
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Hi Gang
I am getting a new Phoenix and had committed to a power flarm. More than 50% of my flying will be as a S LSA (power plane) and not as a glider (motor). As such the PCAS function for me is mandatory whereas the power flarm function is secondary. Therefore I am cancelling the power flarm and going with a Zaon MRX instead. A pity! I might review the situation in a year's time if the flarm people get their act together. Dave |
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On May 18, 8:54*am, kd6veb wrote:
Hi Gang * I am getting a new Phoenix and had committed to a power flarm. More than 50% of my flying will be as a S LSA (power plane) and not as a glider (motor). As such the PCAS function for me is mandatory whereas the power flarm function is secondary. Therefore I am cancelling the power flarm and going with a Zaon MRX instead. A pity! I might review the situation in a year's time if the flarm people get their act together. Dave I understand the frustratrion. One of the problems is there is no clear schedule that shows what functionality we can expect to be delivered, and when. In another thread Urs said - "Mode A/C, flight recording and ADS-B alarming/dataport output will either be ready when shipping in the US or available as a free update, easily done by the pilot through an SD card (reader is integrated). We will update technical data and specifications during the next weeks. " Maybe that's a reason to hang on just a bit longer? Andy |
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