FLARM - Collision Avoidance and Logger

FLARM is a collision avoidance system developed by glider pilots. FLARM warns if there is a collision hazard from terrain (optional), other FLARM-equipped gliders and other aircraft (ADS-B & transponder). It also gives the location of non-threatening nearby FLARM-equipped gliders. FLARM is programmed with intelligence to understand the unique flight characteristics of gliders so it stays quiet unless there is a real hazard.

FLARM comes as a portable unit which can be moved from aircraft to aircraft. PowerFLARM CORE a built-in installation is also available. If selecting PowerFLARM CORE you will need a display such as FlarmView 57.

On November 27, 2015 the European Aviation Safety Agency, EASA, has formally approved PowerFLARM to be installed in gliders and powered airplanes. The installation of FLARM is considered a minor change to the type certificate of the aircraft. The approval is formally called EASA Minor Change Approval, or MCA for short.

PowerFLARM Features:

• FLARM collision-avoidance system (other FLARM gliders)
• 1090-ADS-B
• Transponder detector
• An IGC certified logger suitable for badges, contests, and OLC
• Traffic data output to flight computers, PDA or PNA.

Read more about FLARM on our webpage

 Garret Willat holds a flight instructor rating with over 8000 hours in sailplanes. His parents have owned Sky Sailing Inc. since 1979. He started instructing the day after his 18th birthday. Since then, Garret has represented the US Junior team in 2003 and 2005. He graduated from Embry-Riddle with a bachelor's degree in Professional Aeronautics. Garret represented the US Open Class team in 2008 and 2010 and the Club Class team in 2014. Garret has won 3 US National Championships.