George says: “I do think it will be of some use to marginal pilots in bad situations...”

My concern is that “marginal pilots” will feel a false sense of security, with the “Level” button and the chute, and go more boldly into bad situations.

I have to admit, however, whether or not it ever saves a life (in which case it is way more than worth its heavy price tag), it IS an incredibly brilliant marketing strategy to sell more airplanes.  

The two biggest impediments to fast new planes are 1) wives, and 2) insurance companies.  Level buttons and BRS score high marks with both, facilitating marginal pilots to more readily get themselves into bad situations.

Respectfully,

John Hafen


On 5/30/08 6:44 AM, "George Braly" <gwbraly@gami.com> wrote:

Brent,

That same sort of thing was said about the parachute.  In fact - - I said it at one time.

I said lots of things - - that I wish I hadn't said.

I have had the opportunity during the certification to actually fly behind the "level"  button in the  G1000+ Garmin SR 22.  

I didn't think I would like it.   For all of the reasons and more that are inherent in your comment.

I ended up liking it.   

I don't think it is going to encourage anybody to do anything they shouldn't be doing.

I do think it will be of some use to marginal pilots in bad situations.

And, I think a number of pilots pilots will find some occasional uses for it in somewhat routine situations just as a  "time" saver when they are busy and want to change up their "game plan"  and do something different.

Regards,  George

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From: Lancair Mailing List [mailto:lml@lancaironline.net] On Behalf Of Brent Regan
Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2008 10:59 AM
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Subject: [LML] Re: Cirrus announces Emergency Recovery Switch -- Only $48k

They should call it a "Kill Switch" as it will encourage pilots to undertake aeronautical adventures that require skills not possessed by same.

Regards
Brent Regan