Aircraft recovery parachute maker BRS says more than 300 lives have been saved after pilots deployed the company’s system, one that gently returns an aircraft in distress back to earth. Cirrus reports more than 60 BRS deployments, many on the 3,600-pound SR22. Cirrus is also bringing a BRS parachute to the 6,000-pound SF50 Vision Jet.
Will a Large-Aircraft Parachute Recovery System Catch On?
Key Takeaways:
- While BRS parachutes have saved over 300 lives on aircraft like the Cirrus SR22, Aviation Safety Resources (ASR) is developing a "TriChute Safe Landing system" for larger aircraft up to 8,000 pounds.
- ASR's TriChute system differs significantly by separating the aircraft's fuselage from its wings in flight, aiming to parachute both parts down for potential rejoining and reduced hull loss.
- Based on a decades-old patent and successful tests, ASR's recent survey indicates demand for such a system on larger planes, and the company is seeking a partner and $4 million to bring it to market within 36 months.
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