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Offline Sparrow

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Anyone have a BRS recovery parachute on a LE or LE XL?
« on: March 20, 2014, 06:01:47 PM »
Hello Eaglers,
 
I searched for BRS, Parachute and BRS Parachute in the search bar and had no results.  I am starting this thread to find out if anyone has a BRS recovery system on their LEU, LE XL or D LE?
 
I would like information about adding the system to a LE XL if it is available or if anyone knows specifics regarding the place to start asking questions of a manufacturer of the system.
 
Thanks in advance,
 
John
John Leake
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Blacksburg, VA, USA
11leake11@gmail.com
Plans arrived Dec. 2013
LE XL-D-21

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Re: Anyone have a BRS recovery parachute on a LE or LE XL?
« Reply #1 on: March 20, 2014, 07:38:16 PM »
Hello Eaglers,
 
I searched for BRS, Parachute and BRS Parachute in the search bar and had no results.  I am starting this thread to find out if anyone has a BRS recovery system on their LEU, LE XL or D LE?
 
I would like information about adding the system to a LE XL if it is available or if anyone knows specifics regarding the place to start asking questions of a manufacturer of the system.
 
Thanks in advance,
 
John

http://brsparachutes.com/sport_aircraft.aspx

Leonard has a general observation about the way the Eagle airframe should be cradled by the chute harness - give him a call... The Spread Eagle was flown with a chute - there are photos in the Yahoo Group archives...

When I was building I saw the advantage of building without the weight of the chute and concentrated on making the airframe / engine & pilot airworthy - at normal UL flight levels it would be a matter of seconds to decide that chute deployment is prudent...

Steve

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Re: Anyone have a BRS recovery parachute on a LE or LE XL?
« Reply #2 on: March 22, 2014, 08:46:58 AM »
I was given a can BRS that needs repacking and new rocket.... Never got around to putting it on....I would LOVE to have a soft pack!!
Bob Severance
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Offline Sparrow

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Re: Anyone have a BRS recovery parachute on a LE or LE XL?
« Reply #3 on: March 26, 2014, 04:20:19 PM »
Steve and Bob thank you.
 
I called Leonard and he recommended the BRS be fastened to the wing attachment cluster points because that is the strongest hard point on the fuselage.
 
He also suggested that I didn’t need it because I just wouldn’t because the LE is an airworthy craft. I have to agree with him on this point.
 
I will decide within the next 2 months.  I will let Derrick at BRS know what Leonard said and let him quote a solution anyway.
 
John
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Blacksburg, VA, USA
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LE XL-D-21

 

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