Plane Loses Wing, Still Lands Safely!

[Perfesser]

This is the mod I need.

http://www.fox43.com/news/nationworld/sns-viral-video-aircraft-loses-wing,0,1564214.htmlstory

[T_O_A_D]

Only way to fly the not so friendly real sky's

Very Lucky, t o have engineered it into the system.

[Perfesser]

Ballistic Recovery Chutes have been around for a long time, maybe 20 years. You can use them on experimental planes ie homebuilts. First time I've seen one in action.

Pretty comforting knowing they'll work on a worst case (lost wing).

If we could mod one for the P-39 I would be really happy.

[erco]

BRS chutes aren't just for homebuilts- the Cirrus SR20/22 series have chutes as standard equipment, and chutes are certified for installation in C172 and others.

Impressive save, this is the sort of video that drives sales.

Funny, there was a lot of opposition to airframe chutes from pilots when Cirrus announced that they would make BRS standard. I love the idea of being able to grab the loud handle when all is going to hell in a handbasket- why do some pilots oppose it?

[Perfesser]

I guess I'm out of the loop these days, the Cirrus must have been certified with the BRS. The 172 is a surprise.

Great idea either way, must have for anyone serious about safety. Bad s**t happens, don't let it happen to you.

[BadAim]

Bad s**t happens, don't let it happen to you.

Or at least have a good backup plan!