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On Jul 1, 10:34*am, Mike Ash wrote:
In article , *Mxsmanic wrote: I read yesterday that the descent rate of a Cirrus with the parachute deployed is around 1700 fpm, far more than a competent pilot could manage by actually flying the aircraft. And the maximum speed for deployment is 133 knots. Can any real pilots who know something about the Cirrus comment on that 1700fpm figure? It seems completely outlandish to me that you wouldn't be able to exceed 1700fpm in flight, but powered aircraft in general and the Cirrus in particular aren't exactly my area of expertise. As usual Mx talks with NO knowledge of flying a REAL airplane hence his trolling continues. He is absolutely clueless. I have FAR exceeded 2000 fpm descent rate (have a video of it on my You Tube channel) practicing emergency descents in a Sundowner. I am here to talk about it and it was completely controlled. Things happen real fast and not for the faint of heart. My research before trying 90 degree bank in a non acro plane can be found at http://discussions.flightaware.com/v...?p=87495#87495 My reaction after doing this emergency descent manuever can be found at http://discussions.flightaware.com/v...?p=87850#87850 The video itself can be seen at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxkiT8gWIQo No access to You Tube where I am at, sooooo going on memory, I provided FARS references on legality of doing this manuevar as acro is not defined by a degree of bank, but requirements for parachutes when WITH passengers (I was solo - no parachute required) is defined by degrees of bank. |
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