"Mike Schumann" wrote in message
.. .
I don't understand the NOAH system. Why not just put a ballistic recovery
chute in the glider? That way you don't need to worry about getting out,
you are somewhat protected when you hit the ground, and your chute will
deploy even if you pull the cord at 300 ft.

Mike Schumann

Mike, I think this is still open to debate. I have stated that I have an
aversion to landing in a sitting position with no crush structure under me.
The Cirrus SR22 uses the landing gear which punches up through the wing to
absorb impact. A glider doesn't have that. However, I'm going to keep an
open mind.

There is a strange dynamic going on with the existing ballistic 'chute
systems. There have been a lot of deployments - a lot more than anyone
thought there would be. On one side the proponents say the system is
working. On the other side, detractors say many of the deployments were
unneccessary.

One theory is that many pilots fly in a state of near panic. Give them a
panic button and they'll push it. If no panic button, they'll just fly back
and land. If this is true, insurance claims are going to skyrocket for
ballistic 'chute equipped aircraft.

Bill Daniels