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  #101  
Old November 28th 20, 04:02 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Paul Remde
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Hi John,

I think most of your questions have now been answered by other people. Let me know if you have any other questions. You are correct that the PowerFLARM Fusions connectors are identical to those used on the PowerMouse.

I added the PowerFLARM Fusion to my web page this week and also updated my PowerFLARM Comparison table. my Fusion page includes bullet points describing the main differences between the Core and Fusion.
https://www.cumulus-soaring.com/stor...erflarm-fusion
https://www.cumulus-soaring.com/stor...arm-comparison

It will be interesting to whether the Fusion or PowerMouse will be more popular in the future. I have already received quite a few pre-orders for the Fusion. I don't plan to stock or ship it until after it receives FCC approval.

The PowerMouse has been extremely popular this year. I love how small it is and how it has 2 RJ45 connectors.

The Fusion's Wi-Fi and Bluetooth radios makes it possible to view a range analysis after the flight on an iPhone or Android phone immediately after a flight - which is cool. I also like the 3 additional tri-color diagnostic LEDs. They are only visible if you can access them, but they could be very helpful with troubleshooting.

The lack of a "trade-up" program has been (I think) worked-around by offering an introductory price for the Fusion which is $269 less than the regular price of $1795. Also, the good news for PowerFLARM Core owners is that there is a great market for used Core units and they can be tested and repaired with the latest Core boards for much less than the price of a new unit. I would think that a Core owner could sell their Core for $795 to $995 easily and quickly. That would make it much easier to upgrade to a Fusion - if desired. If the new owner has any issues with the old Core, it can be repaired to a like-new unit.

I'd have a tough time deciding between the PowerMouse and PowerFLARM Fusion.. They are both great products with the exact same in-flight functionality..

One last note - I have one new PowerFLARM Core remaining in stock for $1399 ($200 off) and will include a free logger altimeter calibration worth $95.
https://www.cumulus-soaring.com/stor...owerflarm-core

Best Regards,

Paul Remde
Cumulus Soaring, Inc.
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On Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at 12:11:40 PM UTC-6, John DeRosa OHM Ω http://aviation.derosaweb.net wrote:
I had asked these questions before but didn't see any response. Lets try again (with some of my own ANSWERS).

- The comment about "Hassle-free upgrade from PowerFLARM Core". What does this mean? Just "move the cables" and its plug and play? Configuration too? IT APPEARS SO.
- Or is there a trade-in discount program which to me is much more "hassel-free"? IT APPEARS NOT.
- The comment about "Updated antenna connectors — all screw-on". It appears that the PowerFLARM Fusion's A/B/ADS-B(1090) antenna connections are identical to the older PowerFLARM Core. Correct? Only the GPS antenna has changed (screw-in versus push-in)? UNANSWERED
- Are the antenna connections (A/B/ADS-B/GPS) identical between the PowerFLARM line and the LXNav PowerMouse? UNANSWERED
- Are the mounting holes identical between the Fusion and the Core? IT APPEARS SO.
- The overall dimensions appears to be identical between the new Fusion and the older Core. However, the LXNAV FLARM PowerMouse is 25%-40% smaller dimensionally and is 68% smaller in volume. JUST A COMMENT but these can be important considerations as we try to put 1000kg of stuff into a 100kg box (metric conversion applied).

My $0.02.

Thanks, John OHM

  #102  
Old November 30th 20, 02:39 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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On Friday, 27 November 2020 at 16:20:03 UTC, Dan Daly wrote:
On Friday, November 20, 2020 at 7:18:38 PM UTC-5, waremark wrote:
I normally use igc files from my LX9000 which don't work with that tool..

.........
The LX range analyser does not apparently accumulates range data from multiple flights) did not appear to find any data,

@waremark - a week ago, you said there did not appear to be any Continuous Range Analysis information in your .igc files. Did you activate the feature? Here's what I put in flarmcfg.txt (I comment it all so I have an idea of what is going on). Anything starting with # is a comment, starting with $ is an instruction to the

The information on this is from para 8.17 of FTD-012 Data Port Interface Control Document (ICD) 7.12 (not easily available I'll grant you).

Dan
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Thanks, Mark
  #103  
Old November 30th 20, 07:33 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Eric Greenwell[_4_]
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waremark wrote on 11/30/2020 5:39 AM:
On Friday, 27 November 2020 at 16:20:03 UTC, Dan Daly wrote:
On Friday, November 20, 2020 at 7:18:38 PM UTC-5, waremark wrote:
I normally use igc files from my LX9000 which don't work with that tool..

.........
The LX range analyser does not apparently accumulates range data from multiple flights) did not appear to find any data,

@waremark - a week ago, you said there did not appear to be any Continuous Range Analysis information in your .igc files. Did you activate the feature? Here's what I put in flarmcfg.txt (I comment it all so I have an idea of what is going on). Anything starting with # is a comment, starting with $ is an instruction to the

The information on this is from para 8.17 of FTD-012 Data Port Interface Control Document (ICD) 7.12 (not easily available I'll grant you).

Dan
2D



Thanks, Mark

If you use the FLARM configurtion tool, it will ask you if you want to reset the range data.

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  #104  
Old December 2nd 20, 06:38 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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On Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 8:16:35 PM UTC-5, Dan Marotta wrote:
I considered getting one to replace my PowerFlarm portable. My wife
asked what additional benefit it would provide for $1526. Uhhh... I'm
sticking with my portable.

Oh, and I don't tell me that transmitting on the B antenna is worth that
much.

Dan
5J


Did upgrading the wife come into the conversation?
  #105  
Old December 2nd 20, 08:14 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Dan Marotta
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On 12/2/20 10:38 AM, wrote:
On Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 8:16:35 PM UTC-5, Dan Marotta wrote:
I considered getting one to replace my PowerFlarm portable. My wife
asked what additional benefit it would provide for $1526. Uhhh... I'm
sticking with my portable.

Oh, and I don't tell me that transmitting on the B antenna is worth that
much.

Dan
5J


Did upgrading the wife come into the conversation?


Absolutely NOT! This is the gal who once told me that "You can never
have enough toys." I have a hangar and three aircraft to prove that.

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  #106  
Old December 2nd 20, 10:27 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Eric Greenwell[_4_]
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Dan Marotta wrote on 12/2/2020 11:14 AM:
On 12/2/20 10:38 AM, wrote:
On Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 8:16:35 PM UTC-5, Dan Marotta wrote:
I considered getting one to replace my PowerFlarm portable. My wife
asked what additional benefit it would provide for $1526. Uhhh... I'm
sticking with my portable.

Oh, and I don't tell me that transmitting on the B antenna is worth that
much.

Dan
5J


Did upgrading the wife come into the conversation?


Absolutely NOT!* This is the gal who once told me that "You can never have enough toys."* I
have a hangar and three aircraft to prove that.

Then you should give her the $1526 :^)

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https://sites.google.com/site/motorg...ad-the-guide-1

  #107  
Old December 3rd 20, 03:45 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Guy Acheson[_2_]
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Default PowerFlarm offers new Version, PowerFlarm Fusion Includes Manynewstandard Features!

I have a current Flarm. Updating is a chore for my non-IT life.
Will the new version allow upgrades and such via WiFi? Like all of my other computer apps?
Perhaps upgrades will be automatic?
  #108  
Old December 3rd 20, 11:03 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Richard Pfiffner[_2_]
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On Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 6:45:24 PM UTC-8, Guy Acheson wrote:
I have a current Flarm. Updating is a chore for my non-IT life.
Will the new version allow upgrades and such via WiFi? Like all of my other computer apps?
Perhaps upgrades will be automatic?


Not quite automatic but easier.

FLARM Hub — a web app that runs on the Fusion device and works with any smartphone, tablet, or desktop computer—confi guring your FLARM has just become super easy.

http://www.craggyaero.com/fusion.htm

http://www.craggyaero.com/PowerFlarm...20Brochure.pdf

Richard
www.craggyaero.com
  #109  
Old December 7th 20, 11:06 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Tom BravoMike
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A video presentation of the new PowerFlarm Fusion by Stefan Langer:

https://youtu.be/aI2watdPHOM
  #110  
Old December 9th 20, 03:03 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Ramy[_2_]
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Default PowerFlarm offers new Version, PowerFlarm Fusion Includes Manynew standard Features!

Sorry if this going to end up a duplicate post, as my previous post still not showing up.
Anyway if anyone is considering buying the Fusion and interested in selling their used but fully functional core or portable, the NCSA club in California is looking for a good deal. Please reply here or to

Thanks

Ramy

On Monday, December 7, 2020 at 2:06:20 PM UTC-8, Tom BravoMike wrote:
A video presentation of the new PowerFlarm Fusion by Stefan Langer:

https://youtu.be/aI2watdPHOM
 




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