This is a problem, because the Ball varios are certified by FAI as being acceptable as documentation
of a world record flight. And one of FAI's conditions for that certification is that the protocols for
communicating with these devices may not be made public.
Protocol is protected by digital signatures. No requirement for non-disclosure of the protocol. In fact they prefer that you use the published IGC
File transfer format
This is a problem, because the Ball varios are certified by FAI as being acceptable as documentation
of a world record flight. And one of FAI's conditions for that certification is that the protocols for
communicating with these devices may not be made public.
I fly hang gliders and have an FAI approved vario/barometer and haven't heard of such a restriction. I've checked the sporting code here sc3c.pdf and don't see such a restriction. The restrictions state that an official observer must use approved software to retrieve the data from a sealed unit, which is sensible. Please can you point me at the protocol disclosure restrictions?
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FAI requirements
Protocol is protected by digital signatures. No requirement for non-disclosure of the protocol. In fact they prefer that you use the published IGC File transfer format
Paul
I fly hang gliders and have an FAI approved vario/barometer and haven't heard of such a restriction. I've checked the sporting code here sc3c.pdf and don't see such a restriction. The restrictions state that an official observer must use approved software to retrieve the data from a sealed unit, which is sensible. Please can you point me at the protocol disclosure restrictions?
Paul