Rev #5
Version 1.01
July
2020
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General information about FLARM
For years, general Aviation has been confronted with dramatic mid-air collision accidents.
With the extreme fine shape and relatively high cruise speed of modern airplanes,
the
human vision has reached its limit of detection. Another aspect is airspace restrictions for
VFR traffic that create an augmentation of traffic density in certain areas, and the associated
airspace complexity that
requires more pilot attention to the n
avigation material. These have
a direct impact on the probability of a collision affecting powered aircraft, gliders, and
rotorcraft operations.
This type of equipment in General Aviation is not required by technical specifications or by
operational regulations but is recognized by the regulators as an important step toward
improved aviation safety. Therefore, it is not considered as essential for flight and may be
used for
situation awareness only
on basis of non-
interference with certified equipment
necessary for safe flight and no hazard to persons on board.
A correct antenna installation has a great effect on the transmission/receiving range. The
pilot shall ensure that no masking of the antenna occurs, especially when the antennas are
located in the cockpit.
FLARM wi
ll only warn about other aircraft that are likewise equipped wit
h a compatible
device.
The firmware must be updated to the la
test version at least every 12
months. Failure to do
so can lead to the device not being able to communicate with other aircraft or not operate at
all.
By using FLARM you agree to the
End User License Agreement (EULA)
and
Terms of
use of FLARM
(part of th
e EULA) valid at time of use. This can be found in the next
chapter.
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Flarm end user license agreement
This section contains the End User License Agreement issued by FLARM Technology Ltd,
the licensor of FLARM devices.
END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT
By purchasing or using a FLARM device or by downloading, installing, copying, accessing, or
using any FLARM Technology Ltd, Cham, Switzerland (hereafter "FLARM Technology")
software, firmware, license key, or data, you agree to the following terms and conditions. If
you do not agree with the terms and conditions do not purchase or use the FLARM device
and do not download, install, copy, access, or use the software, firmware, license key, or
data. If you are accepting these terms and conditions on behalf of another person, company,
or other legal entity, you represent and warrant that you have full authority to bind that
person, company, or legal entity to these terms and conditions.
