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Old August 18th 10, 05:38 PM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt,rec.aviation.piloting
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Default RANS S-9 Chaos loses a wing

Dan wrote:
Tom De Moor wrote:
In article ,
lid says...
Anyhow, how could someone see that and not be sold on ballistic
chutes? I was amazed at how gentle the landing seemed to be.



I would prefer the plane not to break up...

Tom De Moor


I can see a recovery parachute if the airplane were to be flown at or
near the edge of the envelope on a regular basis. Most people stay well
within limits. I also wonder if having one installed would tempt a pilot
to fly in a regime where he really shouldn't or isn't qualified.

Dan, U.S. Air Force, retired



Looks pretty much like exactly that, Dan.


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Richard Lamb