"nafod40" wrote in message
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Bill Daniels wrote:
I will find the whole-glider 'chute idea a lot more attractive when I
see
videos of test engineers riding them to the ground. So far, I think all
the
manufacturers' tests had the test pilot leaving the test aircraft with a
personal 'chute after the aircraft 'chute opened - not too confidence
inspiring.

They've been given the real test...by an owner.

http://www.ulflyingmag.com/2003web/a...cirrusave.html


I've read that story before but the SR22 is not a glider. The SR22 gear
legs are designed to absorb a lot of the impact. I don't think a gliders'
hard gear will protect my spine when hitting a hard surface at 5 meters per
second.

I don't think even the manufacturers of these "whole-aircraft" chutes claim
that landing with one is safer than landing with a personal 'chute.

I'm with Mike Borgelt. Give me a NOAH or a tail 'chute to stabilize the
wreckage so I can depart with a personal 'chute.

Bill Daniels