Originally Posted by
foxmoth
I think over the sea is one place I would rather use the chute than try to "land" it, not sure I want to fly Cirrus though - seem to be far too many engine failures!!
Why do you say that? Or do you have any factual data to underscore your perception? Cirrus use the same TCM installation as other aircraft so in my eyes, the engines in Cirrus are neither more nor less likely to fail as other installations in GA. However I would seriously suggest you fly one, you might even like them and prefer an SR20 over your usual C172 / P28A spam cans......