I read that an Ercoupe has the same problem. Can't be recovered from a flat spin. The design does not allow a spin in the first place, but then - things can happen.
However. I looked at the way the BRS parachute system had been installed in a Cessna. That can't be replicated in an Ercoupe. The only way would be an outside mounted recovery system that is connected directly to front and rear spar. We would have to cut through the wing root fairings for that and accept the extra weight and drag penalty. The relative frequency of in-flight breakups does not justify such drastic measures. I think. Hartmut To: [email protected] From: [email protected] Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:13:07 -0800 Subject: RE: [ercoupe-tech] Re:Airframe parachute Cirrus pretty much had to do something radical and new because their planes cannot be recovered from a flat spin, regardless of the altitude or skill of the pilot. Carl LaVon _________________________________________________________________ Your E-mail and More On-the-Go. Get Windows Live Hotmail Free. https://signup.live.com/signup.aspx?id=60969
