How Effective Is The Cirrus Parachute System?

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Key Takeaways:

  • The Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS) has been deployed over 90 times during the Cirrus line's 20-year operational history.
  • A central question is the true effectiveness of CAPS in saving lives, despite its numerous uses.
  • Paul Bertorelli's video analyzes the safety record and effectiveness of the CAPS system.
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The Cirrus line has 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.

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