Any thought of taking up a collection for a ballistic parachute?

That is an excellent idea for any first flight experimental
aircraft.

I'll propose it to the pilot when he gets back.

Rancher Bob

I'll contribute the 1st $500. It's only money --the test pilot is
putting his butt on the line.There's a company in the Slovak/Czech
Republic, if I remember correctly, who have a proven product and at a
better price than the BRS people. Perhaps we could get a special deal
considering that this is an exciting and newsworthy project and could
get them a bunch of good publicity.

Bob Ripley

I'll put in $100 my self.

I'll get back to you Bob. I'll check with the boss.

Paul Lamar

I believe it is called MAGNUM BALLISTIC PARACHUTES

Vern Taylor

This is a wonderful idea for all homebuilts. IMHO it will
significantly make home building safer.

Paul Lamar

Something for everyone to remember is typically the ballistic chute
saves the pilot but writes off the plane. On a Cirrus the plane is
junk after using the chute it's only a last resort.

Bill Jepson

What fails on the airplane Bill?

Would a bigger chute help?

Paul Lamar


   A bigger chute would likely help. The ballistic chute saves ultra lights. But full size aircraft are descending at speeds that cause 20 g impacts. If you look at the specs you will note that the gear will be sure to fold and the bottom of the fuselage will get crumpled and the stresses involved can effect the whole airframe. The pilot will be saved which is the point of course, but BPs aren't going to save you with no damage. If you want the plane back you will probably need to land it.

   Bill Jepson

   You can buy a chute for a 4000 pound airplane from Magnum.

   I suspect that would let our 1000 pound Harmon Rocket with the 650 HP
   under 200 pound engine down lightly.


   Paul Lamar

Writing off planes is only a matter of money. Writing off humans is something else!
 Bob Ripley

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