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| Q: |
Does your unit
contain a separate parachute system or a remote-launch chute
deployment system in case the main chute fails? |
| A: |
The answer is no, it
does not have the new BRS ballistic system you refer to, but it can
for approximately $1,500.00 dollars and a couple of hours in
adaptation time.
Our philosophy after flying our machines for about 150+ hours is
that having a secondary system on a powered parachute like the
Para-Cycle — with all of its flying systems and chute connections
being redundantly designed for a 9,000 lb. test strength — is
unnecessary.
We have flown in winds as high as 20-25 m.p.h. and have found these
winds too extreme for comfortable flight. This is the only time we
can ever foresee the need for a second chute. If you live in the
mountains it might be a consideration due to the severe turbulence
that can sometimes arise. If you fly in winds of 15 m.p.h. or less
and do not try to intentionally collapse your chute by excessive
pulling in of the control cables, you should never have to worry
about a chute collapse, especially with our Performance Design
chutes.
Lastly, 99.9% of all powered parachute incidents occur on takeoff or
landing where a second chute would be fruitless. If, however, you
feel better having one on your machine, we would be happy to provide
it.
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