Re: BRS

Orval Fairbairn <o_r_fairbairn@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in
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In article <Xns9B29EEB02C5Epissupropeeh@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
Bertie the Bunyip <T@xxxxxx> wrote:

Orval Fairbairn <o_r_fairbairn@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in
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In article <sucEk.802$kI6.532@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
"Mike" <nospam@ microsoft.com> wrote:

"Bertie the Bunyip" <T@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Gig 601Xl Builder <wrgiacona@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in
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Jim Logajan wrote:
Gig 601Xl Builder <wrgiacona@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
And you will note that I posed as proof that the insurance
companies have done just that by giving better rates to those
with IR as opposed to those that don't. Insurance carriers
also give better rates for those with more time in type. Yet
I've never seen a discount for planes with a chute. If you
have anything to show that that isn't the case please post
it.

Either your information is incorrect or the following quote is
no longer correct:

"Avemco, the leading aviation insurance underwriter, has
already recognized the life and property saving potential of
the product, and granted a 10% discount on insurance premiums
for those pilots choosing to fly with the BRS system."

The above is quoted from here:
http://www.spacepda.net/featuredcomp/featuredcomp.php3?compid=
8
&ar
c=1

Also noted on these web pages where Avemco isn't named:

http://ntrs.nasa.gov/archive/nasa/casi.ntrs.nasa.gov/2002008031
6_
2
0021 27568.pdf
http://nasatechbriefs.com/Spinoff/spinoff2002/ps_2.html

While I can find mention of a 10% discount for a new rating or
certificate on the AVEMCO site I can't find any mention of a
discount for a BRS.

Prolly figure you'll run out of gas because your BRS took up so
much of your payload!

Or crash on takeoff on a hot day because of overloading.

I agree with Both Bertie and Mike on this! BRS is also expensive to
maintain -- something like a mandar=ted 5-year life to replacement.


Well, the biggest problem with them as far as I can see is that it
will lead some to rely on them totally and accept that as a
substitute for acquiring or maintaining their skills. More than one
has been popped just because the guy flew into some cloud or ran out
of gas..


Bertie

Yep. A fellow here had a total engine failure in his Cirrus (cam gear
failed) at 6000 ft over South Florida, with his family aboard.

He did not pop the chute but made a successful deadstick landing on an
airport. Skill trumps BRS every time!


Yeh. I think they might be a good idea on the types of ultralights that
are inclined to flold their wings up, though..


Bertie

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    ... never seen a discount for planes with a chute. ... "Avemco, the leading aviation insurance underwriter, has already ... discount for a BRS. ... I agree with Both Bertie and Mike on this! ...
    (rec.aviation.piloting)
  • Re: BRS
    ... never seen a discount for planes with a chute. ... "Avemco, the leading aviation insurance underwriter, has already ... discount for a BRS. ...
    (rec.aviation.piloting)
  • Re: BRS
    ... discount for planes with a chute. ... "Avemco, the leading aviation insurance underwriter, has already ... for a BRS. ...
    (rec.aviation.piloting)
  • Re: BRS
    ... discount for planes with a chute. ... "Avemco, the leading aviation insurance underwriter, has already ... for a BRS. ...
    (rec.aviation.piloting)