I noticed this being considered by the FIA
http://flarm.com/index_en.htm
Page 18 of the minutes... Agenda item 12
http://www.fai.org/gliding/meetings/...inutes2004.pdf
FLARM
warns early if other aircraft approach on a collision course.
warns when approaching static obstacles
acoustical and visual alarm
uses license free SRD band for transmission
simple installation - 12V, 80mA
no configuration or distraction during flight
intelligent motion prediction minimizes false alarms
supports the pilot’s airspace observation
disclaimer... (not the French this time... developed by a team of
Swiss pilots) and no, I am not Swiss, nor do I have any financial
interest in the company.
Steve