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Old 1st Apr 2020, 14:32
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If I had an engine failure in a Cirrus and could not reach an airfield I would rather glide down and land in a suitable field. Is that what is recommended or do they suggest pulling the parachute handle?

I remember seeing at an airshow a light sport aircraft with a ballistic parachute. It was designed to come down right wing low under the 'chute so the right wing would hit first and concertina thus absorbing energy before it would straighten up and land on the gear. Very clever.
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