Well, they probably both did have indication of a threat ahead (though at 200kts only for about 10 seconds).
BUT as Luke indicated, he was thinking about the other two (known) aircraft he was with (and I probably would have been too). The oncoming pilot, we won't know what they were thinking/doing, but it's quite conceivable that they were fully aware of a "threat" ahead and were happy they were clear of the one or two gliders that they saw. Luke being the unspotted third! Regards SWK > -----Original Message----- > From: Michael Cole > > > I didn't mean to be sarcastic. Sorry. Presuming that the > oncoming glider had the Flarm turned on, I just can't see how > the two pilots did not both have a earlier 'red led' warning > in *front* of them at their height. > > Michael > > > Michael Cole was being sarcastic as all the gliders at the > comps had > > Flarms. > > > > > > > > > Michael Cole (Neonatology) wrote: > > >> Wouldn't it have been wonderful if he had had a Flarm fitted !! > > >> > > >> He probably would have been alerted to one or more > gliders in front > > >> of him. > > >> > > >> Michael ********************************************************************** This email and any file attachments are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please tell us immediately by return email and delete the document. The information in this email expresses the opinion of the author and does not necessarily represent the views of ETSA Utilities. ********************************************************************** _______________________________________________ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring
