BRS Parachute P-2008

[cole505]

Hi Guys,

Just wondering how many of you have the BRS system in your aircraft? It does give an extra level of safety & does add extra weight an maintenance issues..... I do like having it for the piece of mind..... Like a fire extinguisher you hope an pray you never need it, but glad it's there if you do! ...... I have seen Sirius videos of an actual deployment looks like they work well I think there have been over 125 saves so far? What are your thoughts? 

Ray👍🏻😎🇺🇸

[Cluemeister]

Mine will have BRS. The issue with the P2008 and chute is it does push the limit on the weight of the aircraft, especially if it's the turbo or 912is.

I have whined out loud on more than one occasion that the chute should get a weight exemption from the FAA.

[cole505]

I agree the FAA should exempt it from the 1320 we are allowed ...... Icon got there weight waiver not sure how they pulled that off........

Ray🐾✈️🇺🇸👍🏻😎

[garyfrick]

I ordered a 2017 P2008TC from Mark Gregor and he did so much to help me to descide get one. I really appreciate all that he's done. At AirVenture a Cirrus test pilot sat down next to me, and I really quizzed him on the chute. Bottom line unless you're 100% sure you can make the runway PULL the chute for 2 reasons, 1: You get to have dinner with your family and 2: Insurance covers the plane. Land in a field due to engine failure may NOT be a covered expense. It's only 20#. The best way to improve the useable load in an LSA is to put the pilot on a diet. I'm having steamed broccoli for supper. Bon appetite