The story behind the airframe parachute safety
system started back in 1975 with Boris Popov, he was gliding over Lake Owasso in Minnesota,
things escalated quickly and Popov found himself crashing after losing control of his glider.
He made up his mind he was going to die and spent that last few seconds thinking about
how stupid it was that no one ever invented a parachute for this kind of situation. He
survived the crash at the end of the day, and this incident led him to come up with
the whole airframe parachute safety system. The first airplane to adopt this system
is the Cirrus SR20. At the time of this airplane's release, the general aviation industry
was struggling; the SR20 was one of a kind, it was not just the first aircraft to be equipped with
a parachute to lower the airplane safely to the ground after a loss of control, structural failure
or mid-air collision. It was also the first manufactured light aircraft with all-composite
construction and flat-panel avionics, and this With a little over 1000 pounds useful load, The
SR20 cruises at 178 miles per hour, climbing at 800 feet per minute, burning only 10 gallons
per hour, with 215 horsepower engine in front. In combination with a comfortable cabin and
56 gallons of usable fuel, the SR20 manages to offer a reasonable traveling machine for
trips over 800 miles. Getting this airplane brand new will cost you about $450,000, though
you can get a used model, less than 200,000. After the introduction of the SR20,
customers wanted something larger, faster, and more powerful, then the SR22 was born.
In terms of safety, the Cirrus SR22 is in a class of its own. Boasting unique features such as
airbag seatbelts and an inbuilt parachute. The design of this aircraft is simple, which
makes it a little less daunting for beginners. The SR22 also incorporates flight envelope
protection which prevents the pilot from putting the aircraft into an undesirable aircraft state,
such as a stall or spin, but even without this, it is nearly impossible to spin. This stability
is partly due to its large wings, which gives it excellent landing characteristics and allows
the pilot to finesse their landing technique. The SR22 uses the 310hp Continental IO 550
engine, which helps it to cruise at 211 mph, with a range of 1200 miles. The price for
a brand-new Cirrus SR22 is about $850,000. If you are looking for a high-performance highly
efficient airplane, then go for the Pipistrel Panthera. When I said high performance highly
efficient airplane, I mean for a high performance highly efficient airplane, no other airplane
in the world achieves the performance and the efficiency of the Panthera. The features of the
aircraft include an airframe parachute designed for use at high speeds and low altitudes. The best
thing is that the Panthera is available in three options gasoline hybrid and electric option. The
gasoline option uses the Lycoming io-540 engine, with fuel consumption of only 10 gallons per hour
instead of the usual 17 gallons for most aircraft. The hybrid option uses a 145 kilowatts hybrid
electric power train, which gives you the ability of noiseless and pure electric takeoffs
and landings coupled with an uncompromised range of characteristics like short field takeoff and
landing, powerful climb, extreme efficiency, and long-range. The second option the Panthera electro
uses a pure electric 145 kilowatts power train, it's a treat for the high-tech enthusiasts and
those the Environment Matters. The goal is to demonstrate the ability to cover 400 kilometers
quietly and efficiently with absolutely zero emissions. The best thing about this airplane
is the comfort it can fit people of all sizes; access is easy through three large gullwing style
doors to in the front for pilot and co-pilot and one for the back row of seats. price for
a brand new Panthera is about $500,000. If you want something different, you
can go for the Cessna 182 Skylane. The 182 does not come standard with the parachute
system, but it is certified to use the system, and you can have it installed for just $10,000
at the ballistic parachute Installation Center closest to you. The Skylane has been
successfully in the market for years and is one of the most iconic airplanes in general
aviation still produced today. The reason for the Cessna 182 longevity is that it has a good
hauling capability, good dispatch reliability, a relatively comfortable cabin, and maintenance
shops know how to work on it. cost for a brand-new Cessna 182 is about $550,000 but you can get
some of the early models for less than $50,000. If you want to go experimental, then consider
the Vans RV 10. This is the first four-seat airplane in the popular RV series. The prototype
first flew in 2003 and the kits have been in production to date. When vans introduced the RV
10, three engine configurations were planned, one configuration using a smaller 210 horsepower
continental io-360 engine and two others using the larger 235 and 260 horsepower Lycoming io 540
engines. The Continental engine was discontinued after most builders indicated that it poses
problems due to engine displacement limitations. Installation of ballistic
parachute system and RV10 began in February 2019 when BRS aerospace
released a kit to install a ballistic parachute on the aircraft. The kit can be installed on
a completed rv10 or one under construction. The downside is that the parachute takes up 1/3 of
the aircraft's baggage Bay and weighs 82 pounds. If you want a four-seat personal airplane with the
performance of a jet and parachute safety system, then go for the Lancair evolution. This airplane
offers performance that’s in the very light jet category. Currently available in both turboprop
and piston engines. The turboprop version comes in three different engine options, the turbine
version of the Evolution is powered by the 750 hp Pratt & Whitney PT6 engine, with a maximum
cruise of 300 knots at 25,000 ft on a fuel burn of 39 gallons per hour of Jet-A. But if you
throttle back to an economy cruise of 270 knots at 28,000 ft, it burns 23 gallons per hour. The
evolution turbine has a full-fuel payload of 837 lb and 61 knots flaps-down stall speed. The piston
version is powered by a 350hp Lycoming iE2 engine and has a maximum cruising speed of 270 knots
on a fuel burn of 22 gallons per hour of avgas. But at an economy cruise speed of 240
knots, the fuel flow is 17 US gal per hour. Both airplanes are pressurized, the
piston version flies at a maximum of 25000 ft while the turbine can fly up to 28000
ft. with four occupants and luggage. If you want a private jet with a parachute system,
then the Cirrus Vision Jet is the one for you. Introduced in 2003, this is the most
affordable private jet in the market today, It’s currently the only certified
single-engine jet in production today, and also the first and only jet-powered aircraft
with the parachute safety system. The best thing about this airplane is the operating cost, the
cost of flying this jet is just $660 per hour. The downside of this airplane is that it can
only cruise at 28,000 feet, though it's enough to fly over the weather. Another downside is
that it can only cruise at 280 miles per hour, which is slower than most turboprops. The
price for this jet starts from $2.38 million. If you are seeking your next adventure or simply
want to reinvent the weekend getaway then go for the ICON A5. This airplane makes flying more
exciting and accessible than ever before. the icon A5 is a fast-little plane, capable of
speeds in the 100 miles range, this is achieved with its highly aerodynamic airframe, a Rotax
engine behind, and a constant speed propeller. From the biggest airport to the smallest
airstrip, the icon takes you there, you can as well put this airplane down on
a beach. The best thing is that the wings can be folded aft for ground transport
and can store it in your garage at home, so hanger or tie-down fees are not for
you. Visibility in this airplane is great, with its Cockpit layout designed to resemble an
automobile dashboard. Using the Rotax 912 engine, this A5 cruises at 100 mph, with a range of
1400 miles, burning only 3.5 gallons of fuel. The downside is that this airplane is not cheap, a
brand-new Icon A5 will cost you at least $350,000. If you want a highly efficient modern four-seat
design with a parachute safety system, then go for the Sling TSI. The TSi is truly one
of the very few homebuilt kits available today with four seats and the capability to use them.
While not as fast as an RV-10 at lower altitudes, the turbocharged engine is more than sufficient
for two or three people to take off on an extended trip—in both distance and time. The
new Rotax engine is efficient and sophisticated, promising years of service. The Sling TSi has
been critically acclaimed for its capabilities, effortless handling, and all-round functionality.
It comfortably seats four with luggage and still cruises effortlessly and efficiently, making it
the ultimate in affordable cross-country flying. This is an aircraft with an uncompromising
mission: To offer unrivaled performance, safety, and reliability in the hands of
all pilots no matter the mission. Finally, if you are looking for a light-sport
aircraft, then go for the Bristel B23. A lot of people mistake this aircraft for
the classic aero Bristell, but for the B23, the fuselage is longer and the tail is larger,
the flaps and stabilizer are bigger and better; the composite main landing gear legs have been
redesigned completely to be able to carry much higher loads than previous Bristell models, and
the aircraft’s handling characteristics are much improved. In addition, the B23 comes standard
with the BRS ballistic parachute rescue system. The use of a Rotax engine makes this
airplane a good economical choice. This airplane uses the 100hp Rotax 912
engine, which helps it to cruise at 130 mph, climb at 700 ft per minute, with a
range of 800 miles. With $130,000, you can get this airplane brand-new. With
$230,000, you can get this airplane brand new
