Hi All, I am extremely embarrassed. Have just been notified of a GFA award made to me in relation to the introduction of Flarms into Australia. Although the associated comments were correct, I would like to acknowledge the work done by Nigel Andrews of the Warwick club. Nigel designed and tested a Flarm unit for Australia, compatible with overseas Flarms. He negotiated the frequency needed, manufactured the units himself and as a service to assist safety and the gliding movement in Australia, sold them at well under the price of overseas Flarms, leaving only a small margin for himself.
That Flarms were rapidly introduced into Australia is very much due to Nigel’s efforts. It is probably no coincidence that since the widespread use of Flarms, the rate of mid air collisions has fallen to almost nil. Almost certainly lives have been saved. I am very happy to have played a part in this change but feel the overwhelming credit lies with Nigel, Harry Medlicott
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