Chad Irby wrote:

"Leadfoot" wrote:

"Chad Irby" wrote:
Well, you do, but it would probably be easier to call it an ejection
aircraft at that point...

Actually there are parachute systems that will attach to a small aircraft
like a 172 and float it gently to earth. Not sure what the weight penalty
is.

Well, yeah, but that's not as much fun...

(Image of a small plane firing downwards, while the pilot keeps going in
a straight line)

Almost certainly from Acme Industries.

....and I'll bet that the guy who sold it had a wolfish grin?...
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-Gord.