The answer is that pilots fly within their own and the aircraft limits!
Sadly not everyone is a natural instrument pilot or not current! Some slip through the net and get ratings they maybe should not have!
The way this pilot went straight for the chute makes me suspicious that he knew the trip maybe out of his depth and the chute was indeed part of his game plan!
A get out of prison for free card if he could not handle things!
Yes the passenger received serious injuries in the chuted descent.
The chute is a major advancement if used correctly! Used to make up for bad flying skills worries me! It's not more and more gadgets to compensate for bad pilots which is the answer!
The chute is not an answer to all ills as some are suggesting but it is another excellent option!
Pilots have choices the more options the more choices!
More choices more options to make the wrong choice!
It is only training and experience which will help making the right choice!
For me the chute and when to use it has not been properly thought out!
Pace
Last edited by Pace; 18th Oct 2012 at 09:34.