Re:Researchers say FAA is overblowing risk posed by small dr...
by throwaway60453 on Wednesday March 16, 2016 @01:26AM
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Parachutes actually increase the number of crashes, since instead of attempting a landing, the plane hits the ground.
Parachutes increase the cost of ownership, as they have to be replaced every 10 years or so.
A lot of the people buying Cirrus airplanes are taking off into marginal weather and just assume the parachute will save them when their luck runs out.
Parachutes increase the cost of ownership, as they have to be replaced every 10 years or so.
A lot of the people buying Cirrus airplanes are taking off into marginal weather and just assume the parachute will save them when their luck runs out.