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Old 20th May 2015, 20:08
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BRS benefit is not worth the risk.
BRS benefit is worth the risk in the same way that the second engine on a light twin is worth having if used by a competent pilot who is aware of the dangers of that second engine, can fly and handle an engine out situation. Knows when to climb at blue line or when to pull both engines back and force land.

It comes back to the same statement that all these advanced systems and pilot aids are worthwhile if they compliment the pilot skills rather than being used to replace those skills.

BRS in the hands of a responsible, current and capable pilot is a huge addition to safety! In the hands of an idiot a dangerous tool to lure him/her into situations where they are way out of their depth or capability which will mean that the BRS will be pulled to save the pilot from a situation they should not be in.

But don't blame the BRS but the pilot who's hands pull it if its pulled when it didn't need to be pulled had the pilot been up to the job in hand

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