Author Topic: A moment in aviation history (Read 156 times)

Sandman · « **on:** October 24, 2002, 09:48:47 AM »

...just happened recently.

The first use of an aircraft emergency parachute system by a licensed pilot in an actual emergency.

http://www.aero-news.net/news/sport.cfm?ContentBlockID=5996
http://www.aero-news.net/news/sport.cfm?ContentBlockID=5951

The aircraft was a Cirrus.

LePaul · « **Reply #1 on:** October 24, 2002, 10:11:13 AM »

Nice article, and a happy ending.

BRS makes good stuff....I was in touch with them a while back, investigating installation of a BRS in a BD-5.

Nifty · « **Reply #2 on:** October 24, 2002, 10:11:51 AM »

Wow. I wonder if this will boost sales of Cirrus planes in the months to come, or if other plane manufacturers will adopt that system.

Wish the Yak-9T had one of those. I could have used it last night after losing my left aileron and wing tip!

Modas · « **Reply #3 on:** October 24, 2002, 10:14:07 AM »

Cirrus - There's a name I haven't heard for a while. This company did the molds for my senior design project in college. Built several carbon fiber fuselage parts to the tune of $5-6K.

Last I heard they were in Duluth MN. Are they still there?

Sandman · « **Reply #4 on:** October 24, 2002, 10:23:13 AM »

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Originally posted by Modas
Last I heard they were in Duluth MN. Are they still there?

According to the website, yes.