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On Sep 22, 7:39 pm, "John Ward" wrote:
Hi Phil,

Looks like a beauty, mate - any idea what they cost?

Regards,
John Ward

John,

They sell in the neighborhood of $100,000, depending on optional
features. BTW, unlike some other LSAs the ballistic chute is not an
extra option on this aircraft. It is included in the base price.

Phil

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
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On Sep 22, 7:39 pm, "John Ward" wrote:
Hi Phil,

Looks like a beauty, mate - any idea what they cost?

Regards,
John Ward

John,

They sell in the neighborhood of $100,000, depending on optional
features. BTW, unlike some other LSAs the ballistic chute is not an
extra option on this aircraft. It is included in the base price.

Phil

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. 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.

Phil

Phil wrote:


John,

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

Phil

Not really on point but an interesting look at BRS.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1PX7G0u0yI

On Sep 25, 2:55 pm, "Gig 601XL Builder" wrDOTgiaconaATsuddenlink.net
wrote:
Phil wrote:

John,

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

Phil

Not really on point but an interesting look at BRS.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1PX7G0u0yI

Horrible. I hope the pilot wasn't hurt too badly.

"Gig 601XL Builder" ...
Not really on point but an interesting look at BRS.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1PX7G0u0yI

That was bad, here's a good outcome of what I think is a plane hitting a tow
line:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_JAg1ZedGo

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 (:

On Sep 25, 3:14 pm, Jim Stewart wrote:
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 (:- Hide quoted text -

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Yeah, I've thought about that. But I figure 30 pounds is pretty close
to what a bag of water softener salt weighs. I've lifted one of
those, but never accidentally. :-)