Perfesser Posted August 21, 2010 Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 This is the mod I need. http://www.fox43.com/news/nationworld/sns-viral-video-aircraft-loses-wing,0,1564214.htmlstory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_O_A_D Posted August 21, 2010 Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 Only way to fly the not so friendly real sky's Very Lucky, t o have engineered it into the system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perfesser Posted August 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erco Posted August 21, 2010 Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perfesser Posted August 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadAim Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 Bad s**t happens, don't let it happen to you. Or at least have a good backup plan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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