Phil wrote:
On Sep 25, 1:01 am, "John Ward" wrote:
Hi Phil,

I suppose it would be the Instructor who would deploy the 'chute, rather
than the student, if it ever came to it?

Are you given any instructions about it?

Regards,
John Ward

John,

No, I haven't received any special instructions about deploying the
chute.


If possible, fly the plane towards
the most hospitable landing area
keeping in mind wind conditions.

Secure the engine (ignition off and
fuel valve off).

The handle is between the seats, and there is a checklist item
to remove the safety pin, but we just leave the pin out all the time
anyway. It takes a 30-pound pull to deploy the chute, so it is pretty
unlikely that we would accidentally deploy it. Unless the instructor
was incapacitated, I would defer to him to deploy it.

You'll get a real thrill the first time
your safety harness gets wrapped around
the handle and you give it a tug. I know
I did (: