Hi All,
Some older news, we have been away so hence the delay but the news is that Flarm have had their unit approved for use as an IGC logger for badge flights only up to diamond. This requires the unit to be returned for updating and seal and also checking functionality to make sure it is working fine. We are now seeking the same approval for the OzFlarm and MiniOz units which will enable many to have an approved logger for a small upgrade fee, this also allows clubs who already have flarm but no logger to have all their fleet potentially IGC approved. Following is the official press release: Below the official GFAC "press release": I am pleased to announce that after appropriate test and evaluation, an IGC-approval has been issued for the flight recording aspects of an upgraded version of the Flarm equipment made by Flarm Technology GmbH of Zurich, Switzerland. This Flarm model is called the Flarm-IGC Version 1.0. It is understood that existing Flarm equipment can be modified to this standard, but that is a commercial matter between owners and the Flarm company. The IGC-approval is dated 10 March 2008 and the full document will appear on the IGC GNSS web site shortly. It only applies to the flight recording aspects of the equipment, other functions such as the Flarm traffic alert function are not the responsibility of FAI or IGC and are a matter for owners and other users. This IGC-approval only refers to Flarm units from the above company and that conform to the terms of the approval document. For Flarm units produced under license by other companies or fitted as modules in equipment from other companies, separate IGC-approval documents apply where such units have been tested and confirmed to be to the IGC standard. Examples are the LXN Colibri 4F and LX7007F that have an embedded Flarm module and already have IGC-approval. Other Flarm equipment such as OzFlarm and LXN Red Box Flarm are not covered by this approval but after appropriate testing may be covered in the future if the manufacturers so desire. You are encouraged to read the full terms of the IGC-approval for Flarm-IGC V1.0 when the document is posted on the IGC GNSS web site. Ian Strachan Chairman IGC Flight Recorder Approval Committee (GFAC) Version 4 update. Just a reminder that your OzFlarm and MiniOz will stop working soon if you have not updated to the version 4 upgrade which is available from the flarm website. When doing this update you will notice your flarm IGC details will be changed, namely the last 2 lines - you will need to re enter these. Some have had issues with no GPS lock, if this happens go into flarmtool and set the automatic setting to Australia 921mhz - this seems to fix it. The auto setting is a new feature, its like roaming on your mobile, it auto detects the country you are in and sets the appropriate RF frequency. If you are not traveling overseas with your flarm set the manual option anyway. Could you pass this email on to your clubs email lists so all can view. Cheers Nigel * Nigel Andrews- * PO BOX 120, Boonah, Queensland Australia 4310 * INT+(617) 54635670* +(617)54635695 * <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [EMAIL PROTECTED] * http://www.rf-developments.com RF Developments Pty Ltd "A Queensland Company devoted to Research and Development in aviation electronics" **************DISCLAIMER************ The information contained in the above e-mail message or messages (which includes any attachments) is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended only for the use of the person or entity to which it is addressed. If you are not the addressee any form of disclosure, copying, modification, distribution or any action taken or omitted in reliance on the information is unauthorised. If you received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete it from your computer system network. _____
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