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This seems very impressive. I'm not sure they had any option for a non-parachute landing site.
by cjbprime 3y ago
This seems very impressive. I'm not sure they had any option for a non-parachute landing site.
- shmeeed 3y agoWithout any power, there's not much you can do. The area within 6 miles of Shelter Cove Airport is densely wooded and full of steep hills, on Google Maps I couldn't make out any suitable landing sites. It's probably safe to say this was the only option they had, glad they pulled the handle in time.
- foxyv 3y agoOne thing that's really cool is that CAPS gives passengers an option if the pilot is disabled. In addition, it can be great for when pilots enter a no-escape situation like a box canyon that is not wide enough to turn around in. Personally I think any GA pilot should have a CAPS or BRS parachute installed immediately. The best $10k you will ever spend.