Scott,
my Mk2 eye ball is my Flarm; it does not resolve separation problems
but it can direct your attention and our Mk1 eyeball to an area in the sky that
needs attention, especially as you pointed out someone approaching from behind
or an unannounced modified circuit. Correct use of the radio is also part of
the overall package.
S.A. or Situational Awareness is essential for safe operations.
Stuart FERGUSON
Phone - 0419 797508
On 06/03/2013, at 15:41, Scott Penrose <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> On 06/03/2013, at 3:31 PM, "Michael Shirley" <[email protected]>
> wrote:
>
>> The Mark 1 Eyeball is supposed to be used in the circuit to find out how not
>> to have an unexpected meeting. Surely that would identify those sharing your
>> final – it would need to be within 15-20 seconds of yours to cause a
>> possible clash in landing run. You both should have seen each other already.
>> Michael
>
>
> Three reasons why not always:
>
> * Straight in approaches - so the one in front can't see the one behind.
> * Both downwind approaches - again, back one didn't see
> * Too many gliders to keep track of
> * Second glider is lower, and does a modified circuit, or rope break landing
> where they don't even radio (aviate first).
>
> Maybe the Mark 2 eyeball will be able to see behind gliders. (actually
> seriously that could be pretty cool, like a rear vision camera on a car).
>
> To rely on seeing the other glider or hearing the other glider is to rely on
> luck.
>
> Scott
>
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