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:
- Cirrus aircraft have utilized their full-aircraft parachute system (CAPS) for 20 years.
- The CAPS has been deployed over 90 times since its introduction.
- The linked video analyzes the record to determine the effectiveness of the CAPS in saving lives.
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