That has been "a thing" now for a number of years. No idea the number of people it has saved. Of course you do actually have to buy one and install it, and be "high enough" that it will open.I think that company that made the plane with the parachute is going to get a few more orders.
Problem with modern instrument panels and pilots admiring all the bells and whistles instead of looking out the damn windshield. "Hey we've go a chute, who cares". That false safety blanket for low time pilots with the funds to buy one and have had more crashes than most of the rec aviation fleet. Also shows why we discourage straight in final approaches flying VFR in Canada, join the damn circuit and take a number...
Some of you might remember we had a VERY sad mid-air here. A long time business gave lake overflights, had a VERY nice old Beaver. Other aircraft was from "out of town." Anyway you slice it, both pilots flew right into another aircraft............8 dead
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Yeh!! I watch him quite a bitFor those of you interested in further information on this incident, I recommend the "blancolirio" channel on Youtube. Very concise, factual presentation by a current airline pilot.
Check out some battle damaged B-17s that made it home. One had 1 control cable intact. Said it was the only thing holding the tail on. There was an F-15 that lost an entire wing from the nacelle on out. Pilot didn't even know until he noticed fuel leaking out that side of the plane. A few Navy jets have taken a cat shot launch with their wingtips still folded up. Now how that happens is beyond me as 8 guys are hooking you up and the launch officer has to send you!Amazing that the green plane didn't fold in half after losing so much of the fuselage.
Check out some battle damaged B-17s that made it home. One had 1 control cable intact. Said it was the only thing holding the tail on. There was an F-15 that lost an entire wing from the nacelle on out. Pilot didn't even know until he noticed fuel leaking out that side of the plane. A few Navy jets have taken a cat shot launch with their wingtips still folded up. Now how that happens is beyond me as 8 guys are hooking you up and the launch officer has to send you!