Bill Daniels wrote:


I've read that story before but the SR22 is not a glider. The SR22 gear
legs are designed to absorb a lot of the impact. I don't think a gliders'
hard gear will protect my spine when hitting a hard surface at 5 meters per
second.

I don't think even the manufacturers of these "whole-aircraft" chutes claim
that landing with one is safer than landing with a personal 'chute.

At 500 feet and below (typical ultralight altitude),
I'm gonna go out on a limb and
say they are DEFINITELY safer...from a midair in a gaggle at a bijillion
feet...
I dunno...


I'm with Mike Borgelt. Give me a NOAH or a tail 'chute to stabilize the
wreckage so I can depart with a personal 'chute.

Comparing a 3000# airplane to a 800# glider is apples and oranges
in my opinion.

And on a Sparrowhawk at 500#, I'd take a BRS in a heartbeat.

If you want real statistics on sink rate with chute, and
survivability, use the ultralight stats. There are many
reported saves...

And if you want to sink slower, just get a bigger chute...

900 lbs aircraft, canister, 135mph terminal, 6 yr repack,
25lbs weight, 2 ft long and 8" diameter...

www.ultralightnews.com/brs1/BRS2.HTML
has the weights and sizes...

"I have recieved no compensation for this posting and
am not in any way an employee or beneficiary of
BRS, although I flown aircraft using their
products. This is not to say, however, that I would
not accept a nice shiny new BRS if offered."
Yeah, RIGHT!! :P