007Heli
There is no doubt the chute has huge safety benefits especially regarding pilot incapacitation and where the aircraft becomes unflyable.
Where there is a question is using the chute where the aircraft is flyable.
I think it is alarming that We are more and more teaching to avoidance and turning out aeroplane drivers rather than pilots.
I could see situations even with the aircraft as flyable where I would use the chute! Over dense forest or rocky terrain.
I WOULD SERIOUSLY question using the chute on a flyable aircraft over densely populated or built up areas.
Remember there is already a rule in place regarding such flight which is at an altitude which allows you to glide clear.
I do not believe Cirrus would ever condone publicly using the chute over built up areas rather than gliding clear as the public liability issues would be enormous.
Do I think the chute itself will encourage pilots to fly in conditions or situations that they or the aircraft are not up to?
Without any shadow of a doubt.
Responsibly used the chute is an excellent safety asset. Used without thought it is a liability to increasing accidents and a threat to those on the ground.
Would I like a Cirrus with a BRS! Yes love one
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