On Sunday, November 16, 2014 10:00:10 PM UTC-5, firsys wrote:
It is sad to report that Raouf Ismail, developer of the
Cambridge variometer and founder of Cambridge Aero Instruments and
Cambridge Aeroflow, died on Nov 12th.
He was lifelong friend and will be missed by many.
( private communication.)

John Firth

Sad to hear this.... UH & I were talking about Raouf a few months ago. I had crewed for him at a contest at Harris Hill, NY in the late 70's(?). That Christmas he shipped me a electric development vario that was old but refurbished as a "Thanks for the help" from the contest.
It resided in our 1-26 (SN 002) for many years. Still have both (the vario & 002).
When cleaning out part of my house, I found the original paperwork from when he sent it to me.

I met him a few times after that, always a nice person to talk to and willing to help out.

Condolences to all that knew him better than I, but I will miss him as well..

Charlie.