Let's be honest here. How many times is this really a concern? Why would the FAA approve use of something like this and why would I install it when the chance of use is probably extremely rare?
Seems like too much trouble than it's worth.
Seems like too much trouble than it's worth.
The result is a 6x fatality rate compared with the average for general aviation. That's including some horribly twitchy aircraft in that average.
The cirrus is a terrifying plane[1], whenever I see one coming I run for my life. You should too.
1. In the hands of a trained pilot, flown for the long range missions it's designed for it's a fine plane. But 90% of the people buying these things aren't well trained, don't have the experience and don't do the sort of flying appropriate to the Cirrus.