The Cirrus line of aircraft have been flying for 20 years and although most people in aviation know they have full aircraft parachutes, it’s fair to ask how effective these have been. With more than 90 uses of the so-called CAPS, has the system really saved lives? In this video, AVweb’s Paul Bertorelli analyzes the record.
AVweb Classic: Reviewing The Cirrus CAPS Record
Key Takeaways:
- The provided text introduces a video that analyzes the effectiveness of the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS).
- Cirrus aircraft have been flying for 20 years, with the CAPS system deployed over 90 times.
- The video specifically investigates whether the full aircraft parachute system has successfully saved lives.
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