To legally install a ballistic recovery system (whole aircraft parachute) you must demonstrate the system works by deploying one on the type certificated aircraft for which an STC is being sought (how many type certificates are there for Coupes?). Anyone have a spare Coupe they wish to offer for use in the experiment?
Remember, the condition of the aircraft is not considered important upon touch down via a chute. Only the survivability of the occupants is at issue. Uncontrolled floating down to earth almost always destroys the aircraft --- trees, fences, poles, buildings, rocks, slopes/hillsides, creeks, rivers, ponds, cactus, highway traffic, --- you don't get to pick your landing spot when you pop the chute. Bert N93880 and N99618
