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Thread: How many have a BRS ?

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    Default Re: How many have a BRS ?

    I have a BRS 1350HS in my KF7
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    Default Re: How many have a BRS ?

    Who supplied the BRS, BRS or Kitfox. Where is the unit mounted and where does the bridle hook up at? Does the ballistic rocket go out the side or somehow thru the top?

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    Default Re: How many have a BRS ?

    I will post some photos soon. we are moving tomorrow. to an Airstrip so ill get them up soon. I used the factory location, call BRS for mounting config. but no support from factory. I built my own mount and routed per plan. I plan to modify the routing later this year.
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    Default Re: How many have a BRS ?

    Posting to perhaps get this thread active again, and to ask PNWJARED, please post your pictures.

    Thanks.

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    Default Re: How many have a BRS ?

    I have considered the BRS. I question why one would use this in a two place airplane considering the cost and outcome of deploying it. I may be wrong when it comes to welded tube frame aircraft but It is my understanding that once deployed you are sacrificing the aircraft with the aim of saving the occupants lives. Aerobatic aircraft typically utilize personal parachutes that double as the occupants seat cushion. For half the price of a BRS in a Kitfox and no installation problems I can outfit pilot and passenger with personal parachutes. Granted, I will be strapped with a repack on two chutes every 6 months. I don't know what the BRS maintenance entails.
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    Default Re: How many have a BRS ?

    That's a really good point Eddie. If the comfort was comparable to the seat cushion, and egress was easy (doubtful with the stick), then I would consider wearing a parachute for sure.


    Can anyone comment on what it is like wearing a chute while flying?


    Evan.

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    I think my Kitfox seat cushions are way more comfy than a parachute. I have only worn a parachute for one hour at a time. I can't recall ever feeling uncomfortable. "Cuz I was inverted". Im short, I could use my Kitfox bottom cushion and purchase a parachute that packs it all in on the back. There are versions with it packed 50/50 bottom/back or all in the bottom. I may borrow my buddies high performance sky diving parachute for initial test flights and just remove the back cushion from my plane. Fortunately his chute is appropriate for my weight. Being that I am smaller, I won't have difficulty rolling out the door. There is a lot to consider in this arena. Parachutes like these may not be designed to fly hours on end in comfort. Someone else will have to chime in.
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    Default Re: How many have a BRS ?

    I borrowed a friends chute for flight testing. I removed the back cushion and as I recall the comfort was reasonable.
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    Default Re: How many have a BRS ?

    Quote Originally Posted by Skybolt View Post
    I know of two guys that had the BRS system installed.
    Good friend took off on first flight stalled at end of runway. Wing droped went into a spin. Did not employ his BRS.
    It did not help him.

    One other guy went flying in his ultra light. Had trouble with a wing, used his BRS and landed safely.

    If you got it; use it.
    Two guys had BRS and both got into situations requiring their usage? Interesting.

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    Default Re: How many have a BRS ?

    I have a couple questions, if I may...

    1. What is the minimum altitude for deployment of a BRS in a Kitfox or Avid?

    2. What is the all-in weight penalty after installation?

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