On Aug 23, 2:52*pm, Robert Moore wrote:
a wrote

I'm wondering why the *60 degree bank 30 degree pitch requirement of a
'chute for all occupants doesn't apply?

Because there was no one else on board except for a crewmember.

(c) Unless each occupant of the aircraft is wearing an approved
parachute, no pilot of a civil aircraft carrying any person (other than
a crewmember) may execute any intentional maneuver that exceeds—

(1) A bank of 60 degrees relative to the horizon; or

(2) A nose-up or nose-down attitude of 30 degrees relative to the
horizon.

(d) Paragraph (c) of this section does not apply to—

(1) Flight tests for pilot certification or rating; or

(2) Spins and other flight maneuvers required by the regulations for any
certificate or rating when given by—

(i) A certificated flight instructor;

If you do not have a copy of the U.S. Aviation Regulations, they can be
found he

http://www.landings.com/evird.acgi$pass*58994814!_h-www.landings.com/
_landings/pages/regulations.html

Bob Moore

Thanks. The part I read did not have the parans excluding crew
members. It's a non issue for me, My m20J does not (intentionally) see
anything like those pitch and bank limits.

I still maintain the fastest way down is a strong slip. As somone
mentioned, for non preasurized airplanes, the most likely need to get
down fast is a fire, and a slip may keep the flames away from the
cabin. Mooney's slip really well but losing energy while flying
coordinated is a chore -- come in hot for a landing and you'll float
forever. I''ll have to try a turn while slipping sometime although a
turn into the low wing side makes it a little more coordinated and I
would be reluctant to try to turn into my blind (high wing) side.