And while going Nigel he was also responsible for the beep back that you
hear at every certified airport in Australia.  I think there was confusion
over frequency at Bundaberg and in this case Dick Smith kicked off the need
for such device and Nigel came to the rescue.

Ian McPhee
0428847642
Box 657 Byron Bay NSW 2481
On 23 Jul 2016 11:33 am, "Paul Mander" <p...@mander.net.au> wrote:

> Aye to that. Nigel was very generous with his time when we were all
> fiddling with a new concept and new gadgets. But hats off to Harry for his
> practical support of the introduction of these devices; they were not
> universally welcomed at the time.
>
> On Sat, Jul 23, 2016 at 10:55 AM, Harry <hw.medlic...@optusnet.com.au>
> wrote:
>
>> Hi All,
>> I am extremely embarrassed. Have just been notified of a GFA award made
>> to me in relation to the introduction of Flarms into Australia. Although
>> the associated comments were correct, I would like to acknowledge the work
>> done by Nigel Andrews of the Warwick club.  Nigel designed and tested a
>> Flarm unit for Australia, compatible with overseas Flarms. He negotiated
>> the frequency needed, manufactured the units himself and as a service to
>> assist safety and the gliding movement in Australia, sold them at well
>> under the price of overseas Flarms, leaving only a small margin for himself.
>>
>> That Flarms were rapidly introduced into Australia is very much due to
>> Nigel’s efforts. It is probably no coincidence that since the widespread
>> use of Flarms, the rate of mid air collisions has fallen to almost nil.
>> Almost certainly lives have been saved. I am very happy to have played a
>> part in this change but feel the overwhelming credit lies with Nigel,
>>
>> Harry Medlicott
>>
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