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 a full airframe parachute system (CAPS) for 20 years.
- With over 90 deployments, the provided video analyzes the actual effectiveness of CAPS in saving lives.
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