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Old October 9th 06, 06:44 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Andrew Wood
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Default Open Cirrus Pilots Notes

I did once see an open cirrus undershoot using the
tail parachute. The pilot was using the tail parachute
for the first time. He found the tail chute opened
fine, but would not jettison. I'm told the tail chute
release mechanism is prone to jam if the approach speed
is high.