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Old 3rd Dec 2023, 19:12
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Squawk7700
 
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Originally Posted by Capt Fathom
I think there is a slight difference between Cirrus launching a parachute from their aircraft versus a rocket propelled ejection seat through the canopy of a retired military jet.
Quite the contrary, it’s all about the acquisition, disposal and safe handling of the rocket fuel that’s the issue. It’s very potent. As you can imagine, our regulator requires specific skills and approvals for the handling.
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