Originally Posted by
Biggles78
thing, when you start taking passengers, are they going to get a parachute as well?
As per the BGA, the only reason for not wearing a parachute is because one doesn't fit with one on - that means one is very tall. So yes, any one taking a trial lesson will wear a parachute if at all possible and will receive brief instruction in it's use. There isn't much to say as they are circular reserve-style chutes designed and packed to open very quickly, and they can't be steered like a square one can.
That policy has saved at least one life - both occupants of the K21 that was hit by lightning near Dunstable survived with relatively minor injuries.