... why not just autorotate like everyone else, and land normally?
snake oil.
... why not just autorotate like everyone else, and land normally?
snake oil.
Someone should tell them about auto rotation...
Someone should tell them about auto rotation...
I remember seeing a ballistic parachute being tested for a helicopter at least 30 years ago. The thing was fired off with an explosive charge to get the chute away from the rotating blades.
And did you see the way this thing landed? It came down hard.
I remember seeing a ballistic parachute being tested for a helicopter at least 30 years ago. The thing was fired off with an explosive charge to get the chute away from the rotating blades.
And did you see the way this thing landed? It came down *hard*.
Meh, that's just a bunch of weight above the point of thrust, unless you can't autorotate there's no need.
Meh, that's just a bunch of weight above the point of thrust, unless you can't autorotate there's no need.
I think airplanes should have parachutes
I think airplanes should have parachutes
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