Terrafugia has chosen BRS’ whole-aircraft parachute safety system for its upcoming Transition flying car, BRS announced in a press release. It is designed to be a last resort for pilots and passengers in the event all other methods of recovering an aircraft in distress have failed.
Terrafugia Chooses BRS Parachute for Transition Flying Car
Key Takeaways:
- Terrafugia's upcoming Transition flying car will incorporate BRS Aerospace's whole-aircraft parachute safety system as a last resort in emergencies.
- The BRS system, chosen for its innovation and reliability, uses a pilot-activated rocket to deploy a parachute, enabling a survivable vertical landing and is credited with saving 393 lives.
- The Transition is a versatile two-seat light sport aircraft that can be driven on roads, flown in the air with folding wings, runs on 91 octane fuel, and fits in a standard home garage.
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