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 an analysis of the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS), which has been in use for 20 years.
- The CAPS system on Cirrus aircraft has been deployed over 90 times.
- The video linked in the article aims to analyze the effectiveness of CAPS in saving lives.
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