BRS parachute save life of Flight Designs' CT test pilot.
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BRS ballistic parachute save
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BRS Save #100
The test pilot was conducting a flutter V-dive test at nearly 300kph
(195 mph). During the flight, the test pilot exceeded the design test
load target of 180 percent. The actual loads were exceeded by 270
percent.
At this high-induced load, a control surface bracket was torn out of the
wing. This tore open the trailing edge of the wing, causing a loss of
control that prompted him to use the BRS parachute. Both the plane and
pilot survived.
“In an instant, the CT accelerated and even though the BRS unit was way
over its Limit Speed, the system
performed wonderfully. The ‘slider’ delayed the opening long enough to
keep opening forces from ripping the parachute apart. Thanks BRS!”Result: Pilot Survived!
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