Le mardi 13 décembre 2016 14:57:00 UTC+1, Tango Eight a écritÂ*:
On Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at 7:04:30 AM UTC-5, Dan Daly wrote:
runs the strobe when there is a FLARM alert.

Does this actually strike anyone as a good idea?

-Evan

Well, it would be a good idea in the Alps, where as good as every sailplane is Flarm-equipped. It would drastically reduce the battery drain caused by, and thus increase the acceptance of, the strobes. The risk of midair between sailplanes is much higher here than between a sailplane and another type of airplane. And the weakness of Flarm is that you still need to SEE the threat after being warned. The strobe is useful there. Of course, a permanent strobe is better still.