Fly_Unity
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I remember in CO there was a midair with a pawnee, they deployed the chute, had a fire and burned up during the descent. The parachute did its job, but there were still fatalities.
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I remember in CO there was a midair with a pawnee, they deployed the chute, had a fire and burned up during the descent. The parachute did its job, but there were still fatalities.
Im as CSIP as well, im just going off of what they told me at the last Cirrus partner symposium.
As far as the acceptance of the chute goes, I agree that its about 50/50. I find it interesting though how many people are so misinformed about the Cirrus. I was in KSMO the other day and overheard talking about the plane I had just flown in saying how "everyone who has pulled the chute dies". I think as more and more people become educated about it the less haters there will be. It is definitely nice having that option.
side note, do you happen to know why the g2 Vpd is 135kias vs 133kias with the g3?
Fly_Unity
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The G2 has SR20 wings with extensions on the wings. Whereas the the G3 has a completely redesigned wing with a lighter/stronger wing spar, and holds 92 gallons of fuel instead of 87. Somehow this changed the maneuvering speed 2 knots slower, which is the same as Vpd in the Cirrus.
Im not a fan of the G2. I dont like the rudder/aileron interconnect. I like the stability of more dihedral in the G3 wing, I like the extra fuel capacity, and the better prop clearance.
tlove482
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Thanks for clarifying. I think i must be thinking about the recommended 2000 ft decision altitude.