Cirrus Parachute saves 3 lives

Was it not flyable? I don't have any time in a cirrus, and him being a CFI, I figure if it was then he could've flown it down.. The video said engine probs brought it down so I'm a bit bewildered..
 
I could see some, or maybe even a lot pushing the boundaries because of the chute because "hey, I'll just pull the chute", but if the wing falls off, hell yeah for the chute! :)
 
You've got to be inside the performance envelope in order for it to deploy properly. Not many GA pilots have the wherewithal to get the aircraft into that position when things start going bad, assuming that it's even an option. Glad there was a CFI on board. Great outcome!
 
I've never hated on the chute nor understood the argument that it's some kind of crutch for dumb pilots. Who cares? Considering all of the lives they've allegedly saved thus far, I'd say they're doing exactly what they were designed to do.

Anyway... I'd like to know what caused them to pull the chute on this one.
 
Glad that they are okay.

But every time someone mentions the 'chute and it's life-saving capabilities, I can't help but think of the poor folks in Boulder that pulled the chute and burned all the way down.... :(

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http://forums.jetcareers.com/threads/cirrus-down-in-boulder-co-parachute-video-fire.103233/
 
All I know and can say as of right now until I talk to him more, is engine troubles and it was already dark out and not much to see. Couldn't make the runway with the engine troubles.

He is a damn fine pilot though.
 
89-LX said:
All I know and can say as of right now until I talk to him more, is engine troubles and it was already dark out and not much to see. Couldn't make the runway with the engine troubles.

He is a damn fine pilot though.
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Definitely can't fault him at all for that! Engine trouble at night and you can't make the runway, 'chute sounds like a pretty good option to me!
 
A friend of mine as well. I will echo 89-LX's sentiments. I always enjoy flying with him and always know I'm in good hands. I've always known him to be calm under pressure. His mentor that helped guide him through getting his CFI and Mustang Type was the 2010 Instructor of the Year so I know the guy saw something in him to take him under his wing. He has most of his hours in the Cirrus. I think well over 250 (don't quote me) not like this is his first time flying one, so I know he would never take the chute for granted if he knew he could fly the thing safely. Sounds like a full engine failure and at a very LOW altitude. Not a ton for him to do. I haven't asked him yet what he thinks the cause was but I'm curious myself.
 
PHL_Approach said:
A friend of mine as well. I will echo 89-LX's sentiments. I always enjoy flying with him and always know I'm in good hands. I've always known him to be calm under pressure. His mentor that helped guide him through getting his CFI and Mustang Type was the 2010 Instructor of the Year so I know the guy saw something in him to take him under his wing. He has most of his hours in the Cirrus. I think well over 250 (don't quote me) not like this is his first time flying one, so I know he would never take the chute for granted if he knew he could fly the thing safely. Sounds like a full engine failure and at a very LOW altitude. Not a ton for him to do. I haven't asked him yet what he thinks the cause was but I'm curious myself.
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Wow after reading this I thought I knew who it was and his Facebook page confirmed it. We are fairly good friends as well. I am very happy to hear he is ok.

Alex.
 
Oh hey, yea he's spoken to me about you every so often. Speaking of which I saw you posted a photo (cause he commented to it) from Pittsfield, Mass a couple of week ago. Not sure if he told you about the DA40 debacle we had up there last month trying to ferry it to SMO. :bang:
 
I am glad to hear that they are ok. I fly the Cirrus for a living, and I am trained that the parachute is only to be used as a last resort. It is like using the ejection seat on a fighter jet. Once you do that, the plane is more than likely totaled but you should be able to escape from a bad situation with your life and nothing more than a few bruises. I don't know all the details of what happened to this particular Cirrus, but it sounds like the pilot did the right thing. If this was an engine failure at low altitude with no good place to land, that would be the time to pull the parachute.
 
smt6 said:
Looks like fuel was an issue...

http://m.upi.com/story/UPI-30481358968672/

Used to love flying into DXR.
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I spoke to him and he said he left DXR with 24 gallons up to GON and back. More than enough. So the speculation in that article is false. It'll be interesting to see the NTSB do what they do best and release their findings.

Okie_Pilot said:
Well it sounds like at least 1 of you 3 guys that know him needs to get him on JC to join the family!
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I passed it along ;)
 
Ed - I told JG to sign up on her before. I thought he had an account or browsed the site at least.
 
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