When should I use the BRS system?
An impact (e.g., bird strike) happens mid-air
Only one drive power is left during a nighttime flight
The pilot cannot control the aircraft
The aircraft almost stalls
The aircraft suffers from structural damage
The aircraft is out of control/frozen (a component fails, freezes, or is controlled wrongly)
Engine display is abnormal
What happens after the BRS is activated?
The rocket system will be activated and climb upward at an acceleration of 150 feet per second (over 100 mph) within 0.1 seconds. After one second, the parachute will be fully removed from the aircraft and deployed according to the vehicle's speed. When the parachute is completely open, the vehicle will rapidly recover to a horizontal and steady state and then descend slowly.
Can I abandon the parachute after it is deployed?
NO! Never attempt to regain control of the vehicle while it is in the parachute mode.
Will the BRS be activated when the aircraft hits land?
No. The BRS will only be deployed when the pilot activates it through a normal procedure and cannot be activated by way of knocking, hitting, or burning.
What is the proper altitude for applying the parachute?
The altitude for using the parachute depends on the flying speed. According to FAA tests, the minimum altitude required is 260 - 290 feet above the ground to allow the parachute to be fully deployed.
How much damage may the aircraft suffer?
The damage depends on the environment where the aircraft lands if it is not an airfield. The BRS is used for emergency, so we should not consider how much damage may be caused. The main areas that may suffer from damage include the fuselage, gears, seats, and hood, all of which must be re-inspected and repaired after landing safely.
Which landing attitude will the aircraft be in after the BRS is activated?
The rocket system will take the parachute out and deploy it the first time. When the parachute is fully deployed, the aircraft will quickly be lifted up (decelerated), reducing the forward momentum.
In a short time, the vehicle will return to a steady state and then descend.
During landing, the nose will be slightly lower than the tail, so the nose wheel will touch the ground first.
What is the descending speed with the BRS?
When the parachute is fully deployed and stabilized horizontally, the vehicle will descend at a rate of 15 - 28 feet per second at an altitude within 5,000 feet.
How do I activate the BRS?
The steps are stated as follows pursuant to the flight manual:
Step 1 Fuel mixing controller: idling cut-off
Step 2 Handle cover/cover: removed
Step 3 Pull rod: pulled up
Step 4 Fuel selector: closed
Step 5 Main switch: closed
Step 6 Restriction system: safe
Step 7 Maintain emergency landing position
It takes about 35 - 40 pounds to pull up the pull rod and activate the rocket, so it must be pulled up with both hands and cannot be pulled up by children.
How can the parachute be removed from the aircraft?
The parachute is carried in a special container on any aircraft, but from the outside, it looks like it is in a container due to certain environmental factors. The parachute will be taken out when the rocket is launched.
Can a BRS be installed in any aircraft?
We can install STC in the hood and the power system center. However, the installation of other kinds of BRS is provided by Cirrus and Symphony.
Can the BRS be used repeatedly?
No. As relevant regulations indicate, the parachute of a BRS that has already been used cannot be reused.
However, for an ultralight system, a BRS can be reused but must pass first the examination beforehand.