The bigger issue is whether pilots are taking risks with Cirrus planes that
they wouldn't otherwise take, because they know they have a BRS chute
available.

Mike Schumann

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Matt Whiting wrote in
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Ron Lee wrote:
"Darkwing" theducksmail"AT"yahoo.com wrote:


I would say an aircraft of similar build without a chute is the
Columbia/Lancair factory built planes. Comparing their safety records
in 5 years should give a better indication if the chute makes a
difference.


Ultimately I bet pilot issues will be the main factor.

I agree. The question in my mind is will the presence of the BRS affect
the pilot's judgement.

Matt

Is there a "when to pull the chute" guide or some sort of
specific training for these BRS equiped planes?

I mean, it seems logical that one wouldn't just intall a BRS in a
plane and hand it over to a pilot. I would think there would be
some sort of guidelines describing appropriate and inappropriate
situations for using the BRS.

Brian
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