BAToulson wrote:
In article 4026791b$1@darkstar, (Mark James Boyd)
writes:


I don't disagree, like helmets on motorcycles, it is (or is not) part
of the local safety culture and the majority naturally conform. That said,
is chute use normal in all small UK aircraft, or is it just gliders? If
only gliders, why?

Hmmm...that is an interesting question. I'd love to hear
the UK answer

Simple, how many power pilots do you know do "steep" turns at 7knots above the
stall; How many deliberately fly in circles with a group of others, many in the
blind spot on a busy day, STILL 7 knots over stall speed.

Barney
UK

Hmmm...an excellent point. I think this is very agreed by
most US glider pilots. And as far as I know, in the
US chutes are required in formal competition, and I agree with
this...