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Old May 18th 11, 02:19 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Andrzej Kobus
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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 ...)."
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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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Old May 18th 11, 04:44 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Westbender
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Default PowerFlarm Delays

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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Old May 18th 11, 04:54 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
kd6veb
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Default PowerFlarm Delays

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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Old May 18th 11, 06:14 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Andy[_1_]
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Default PowerFlarm Delays

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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