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		HPsquared on Sept 11, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Cirrus Vision Jet Pilot Pulls Chute in Florida I wonder if they could add an airbag or something to cushion the landing and save the airframe.

kurupt213 on Sept 11, 2022 | [–]

The force of the chute opening is what kills the airframe

dhsysusbsjsi on Sept 11, 2022 | [–]

It’s all about weight. These aircraft are optimising to the last kilogram. If you add 10kg more, that may be 1 less pax, or 15 minutes (34 NM) range.

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