"Larry Dighera" wrote in message
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As a marketing ploy this may sell more aircraft, but is it
wise/responsible to offer pilots the option of becoming passengers of
their flights? Is it wise to add pyrotechnic explosives to the forced
landing site? In any event, it's seems a bold move.

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I think pilots tend to poo poo safety innovations way to much. Anything that
makes GA flying safer or at least the perception that GA flying is safer
because of x, y or z is a plus. GA needs all the positive news it can get. I
know that a parachute is no substitute for poor planning but an engine out
right after takeoff in a no win situation or a midair or something similar a
chute might be the only thing that will save your ass.

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DW