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 has selected BRS Aerospace's whole-aircraft parachute safety system for its upcoming Transition flying car.
- The BRS system is a last-resort safety measure, using a pilot-activated ballistic rocket to deploy a parachute for a survivable vertical landing.
- Terrafugia chose BRS for its reputation for innovation and proven reliability, having saved 393 lives with its systems.
- The Transition is a two-seat, road-drivable light sport aircraft featuring folding wings, fueled by 91 octane gas, and designed to fit in a home garage.
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