If I understand FLARM correctly

Walt,

Yes it takes two to tango. But PowerFlarm has been preordered by a
very large number of pilots -- so there will be gliders to Flarm with
if you were to buy one. Here in Arizona, for example, virtually every
active pilot has preordered a PowerFlarm unit. One of the two
commercial operators in the state has also ordered a unit to try out
and is considering equipping his fleet of rentals. Rental customers
everywhere should be putting a bug in the ear of the operators to let
them know that you want PowerFlarm in their rental gliders and tow
planes and that you expect it.

Please don't buy into the argument that they are too expensive for a
rental fleet. Compared to the cost or value of any glider, they are
cheap. Compared to the value of your life, they are cheap. There is
a panel mount unit and a portable battery powered unit. To the extent
that your rental operator hasn't established a plan to install
powerFlarm, then your wise recourse is to order a Portable unit and
carry it along on your flights.

Steve Koerner
Flarm advocate in AZ