P S wrote:
Can anyone share the thoughts on why the 80 kias speed for
emergency landing is not bothersome ? [The chut is for the wife,
now lets hear the reasons for the husband pilot.]

The parachute in the Cirrus is not for the wife or for marketing. It's
installed because the FAA required it for certification under an
"equivalent level of safety" letter for 14CFR Part 23.221. Which is to
say, the Cirrus can't meet the requirements of Part 23.221 without the
parachute.

--
John Kimmel

remove x

"He's dead, Jim."