"Stefan" wrote
wrote:

I don't feel any safer flying in a Cirrus
because of the chute, but like a previous poster said it's probably
more for the (non-pilot) passengers' comfort

I have lost friends in a midair. Had they had a BRS, then they would most
probably still live.

That's possible. But unlikely. As I said before, I'm light a few grand and
heavy 35 pounds just to make some passengers happy and I'm not sacrificing
any other safety option in favour of it. (Single button activated autopilot
to the nearest suitable airport / emergency communication with ATC /
autoland isn't available yet.) I don't feel that it's a good cost vs.
benefit measure if safety is the only concern. For the sport pilot, just
spending the same amount on recurring training would likely yield better
accident and survival stats.

moo