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Forum: Private Flying

12th Apr 2017, 16:11

Replies: 56

OpenFLARM project

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Posted By bcw

That is pretty much what OpenFLARM is, for £50. ...

That is pretty much what OpenFLARM is, for £50. Ok it can't pick up any "GPS receivers" but it does make you visible on Sky Demon to anyone else who has one as well as showing you FLARM contacts and...

Forum: Private Flying

31st Mar 2017, 09:28

Replies: 56

OpenFLARM project

Views: 17,682

Posted By bcw

I think we are going a little off-topic here! :)

I think we are going a little off-topic here! :)

Forum: Private Flying

28th Mar 2017, 08:59

Replies: 56

OpenFLARM project

Views: 17,682

Posted By bcw

I did. Did you read my post before you quoted...

I did. Did you read my post before you quoted it?

I was not aware when I wrote that post that the law had changed. Thank you for providing the link; this is something I will read up on.

Forum: Private Flying

27th Mar 2017, 16:05

Replies: 56

OpenFLARM project

Views: 17,682

Posted By bcw

That would be a massive advantage, but as far as...

That would be a massive advantage, but as far as I am aware it is not the case. Yes it can do it technically, but the regulations state that an approved and certified GPS source must be used. Pilot...

Forum: Private Flying

26th Mar 2017, 20:46

Replies: 56

OpenFLARM project

Views: 17,682

Posted By bcw

At the risk of repeating myself... It can...

At the risk of repeating myself...

It can see FLARM users, FLARM cannot see it. FLARM appears to be the incumbent standard for small aircraft ie the number of units deployed in the kind of...

Forum: Private Flying

25th Mar 2017, 19:27

Replies: 56

OpenFLARM project

Views: 17,682

Posted By bcw

Yes, 'all in' in terms of it will be a box with...

Yes, 'all in' in terms of it will be a box with an aerial on the back and a GPS puck. You pop it on the coaming, connect your iPad to the wifi network it transmits, and you are off.

The...

Forum: Private Flying

24th Mar 2017, 01:02

Replies: 56

OpenFLARM project

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Posted By bcw

For the record, I am a volunteer developer on the...

For the record, I am a volunteer developer on the project.

(I did write this in the thread which was removed, apologies if this was not clear)

Forum: Private Flying

23rd Mar 2017, 21:44

Replies: 56

OpenFLARM project

Views: 17,682

Posted By bcw

First off, thank you to the mods for...

First off, thank you to the mods for reconsidering their decision to remove this thread. Glad we can continue to have a reasonable discussion on this matter.

Let me take a step back for a minute;...

Forum: Private Flying

20th Mar 2017, 11:29

Replies: 56

OpenFLARM project

Views: 17,682

Posted By bcw

I absolutely agree. Taking ADSB and Mode S out...

I absolutely agree. Taking ADSB and Mode S out of the question for a minute, the problem we as an hobby and private aviation community is that we have had to opt for closed solutions because that...

Forum: Private Flying

20th Mar 2017, 00:40

Replies: 56

OpenFLARM project

Views: 17,682

Posted By bcw

It will detect FLARM. ADSB is mentioned on...

It will detect FLARM.

ADSB is mentioned on the web page as not working.

PilotAware claims to be open but in fact does not publish it's protocol, hence leading people down the same terrible path...

Forum: Private Flying

17th Mar 2017, 13:04

Replies: 56

OpenFLARM project

Views: 17,682

Posted By bcw

OpenFLARM project

Has anyone any opinions on the OpenFLARM project?

OpenFLARM (http://www.openflarm.co.uk?s=pprune)

It is a £50 GPS and traffic receiver that can also pick up contacts carrying FLARM. It is...

Forum: Engineers & Technicians

28th Dec 2014, 23:55

Replies: 13

Part 66 feasibility

Views: 6,562

Posted By bcw

Part 66 feasibility

Hi all

Long time lurker, first time poster so please go easy on me!

I'm mid-30's, financially stable, PPL holder. I own my own business and as such can be flexible on my working hours. I am...

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