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Fri, Jan 21, 2005

BRS Parachutes Saved a Record 18 Lives in 2004

The Aviation Industry Is Taking Notice

Ballistic Recovery Systems set a company record in 2004 for the number of lives saved by using a BRS emergency recovery system with 18. That impressive number alone doesn't speak to the dramatic impact this aviation safety company is making around the world. "Our BRS systems didn't just save lives, our product is rapidly making a difference globally in our industry, we couldn't be more pleased with the results," stated BRS President and Chief Operating Officer Larry E. Williams.
 
BRS recovery systems were credited for saves in the United States, Canada, South America, and Europe. From Santiago to Stockton, Morocco to California, Chile to Southern Germany and the mountainous Alberta, the deployments included a wide range of aircraft; small Ultra Lights, new Light Sport designed high wing airplanes, fast Experimental Kit Planes and 3 production general aviation aircraft. The saves now total 177. "The fact that this year we had nearly as many passengers (8) as pilots (10) saved and the total number is six more than the BRS previous record of 12 recorded in 2001 speaks to the confidence in performance as well as the 25 years worth of product in the marketplace," said John Gilmore, VP of BRS Sales.

The most recent save in the United States happened on September 19th, over Northern California while William Graham and his wife Barbara were flying a Cirrus Design SR22. Graham deployed his on board emergency parachute and landed safely in a walnut orchard near Stockton, California. One of the most vivid memories for the pilot and his passenger, "We were getting wet from the dreary weather and rain so once we touched down, I climbed back into the plane and shut the door." Graham, a certified safety flight instructor, also remembers, "My wife, Barbara, said afterwards what a great relief it was to see the yellow harnesses reaching up into the clouds after deployment, we had to deploy and the system worked perfectly -- BRS saved out lives!"

FMI: www.brsparachutes.com

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