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To: BwanaNdege

I know about the Cirrus ... that pack weighs in around 250 pounds ... has saved several Cirrus’ though ... but then, why should a new plane have to blow their packs????


10 posted on 03/20/2009 1:46:35 PM PDT by SkyDancer ('Those who hammer their guns into plows will plow for those who do not..' ~ Thomas Jefferson)
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To: SkyDancer

They have had problems with spin recovery, hence the enlarged tail.

They were probably trying to expand the safe flight envelope and pushed a bit too far.


11 posted on 03/20/2009 1:59:41 PM PDT by BwanaNdege
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