Bill Daniels wrote:
I will find the whole-glider 'chute idea a lot more attractive when I see
videos of test engineers riding them to the ground. So far, I think all the
manufacturers' tests had the test pilot leaving the test aircraft with a
personal 'chute after the aircraft 'chute opened - not too confidence
inspiring.

They've been given the real test...by an owner.

http://www.ulflyingmag.com/2003web/a...cirrusave.html