I'm with you, havick on this.
A) John Nixon had a passenger with him for whom he was entirely responsible.
B) He had attended a familiarisation on the SR22's parachute system about 18 months prior at Wagga. So he was confident on how to use it.
C) He was flying a fixed tricycle U/C aircraft that could have done a nose over if caught in a rut, etc.
D) He avoided the temptation to be a hairy chested hero as some of you guys seem to hold him in contempt.
E) The Cirrus was presumably insured, so it's now a problem for that insurance company. Who cares if WYH ever flies again? The crew are safe.
F) Aircraft can be replaced but lives cannot.
G) Prior to my first solo in 1983, I did the usual engine failure check. My instructor had previously briefed me that the aircraft should always be treated as expendable, if necessary.
H) Jas24zzk, But were your landings in similar airfields to that paddock with a failed engine? The flaps may be extended because something may have broken on contact with the ground?
I) Very good airmanship, John Nixon. Well done!
