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Daniel

Thanks for your reply, Ive learnt more about BPs in that than I have
anywhere else - please continue educating me (and others Im sure).

I suppose its the fear of the unknown thats putting me off arming the
thing.
What is the mechanism that deploys the chute when handle is pulled?
I understand that its a rocket therefore there must be some kind of fuze
and propellant used. Continuing on this erroneous thought process Im
guess that the propellant is powder and not liquid, just how stable is it,
does it deteriorate with age?

I cringe when interested onlookers walk around and ask, Whats this mate?
while slapping the canister! I also accept that if field landings dont set
it off and healthy slap wont hurt but it doesnt make me feel any easier.
Your further thoughts and experience will be appreciated.

It wasnt my intention to denounce their use and re-reading my original I
dont think I did. Certainly my sentence construction could have be
clearer; how many mid-air structural failures are there in the
microlighting world (that arent caused by manoeuvring outside of the
aircrafts design envelope) on established designs? Not any Id hope.
Personally I fly an old aircraft with a small engine over the only bit of
flat ground in an otherwise hostile environment, gently gently is my byword.
Others I know are pushing the boundaries of the sport and for that Im
grateful, for those people I willingly accept a BP is an added security. My
security blanket is a healthy dose of cowardice coupled with a knowledge of
my limitations and respect for my aircrafts age; 2G turns, not today thank
you.

Look forward to your reply

John

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