POWERFLARM FUSION
INSTALLATION MANUAL
Date: 2020-11-10
Version: 1.0
Page: 5 of 38
FLARM Technology Ltd
Hinterbergstrasse 15
CH-6330 Cham
Document Number:
FTD-077
to avoid thunderstorms, this can sometimes be helpful for short to medium term
strategic planning in high traffic density situations.
FLARM can also warn about fixed obstacles like masts and power lines. Obstacle
collision warnings are based on an optionally installed database, which needs to
be kept up to date.
FLARM systems are available from many different manufacturers under different
product names. A system normally consists of a remotely installed FLARM device,
a panel-mounted
FLARM Compatible
display, one or two externally mounted
FLARM antennas, and internally mounted GNSS and ADS-B/SSR antennas. There
are also portable FLARM devices available (usually with an integrated display), as
well as FLARM systems integrated into other avionics (e.g. EFIS-systems).
FLARM is approved by EASA and others for installation in certified aircraft and is
recommended by many aviation authorities and organizations. The installation is
normally a minor change and can be done by any competent maintenance
organization. Several General Aviation airports have started requiring FLARM for
all aircraft. FLARM is also mandatory in France for gliders and a similar requirement
for light powered aircraft is under investigation.
