Ballistic Recovery System

[tfdixon]

The BRS in my CTSW is due this summer for the 12 year replacement.  Any hints or suggestions will be appreciated.  I am sure this has been done by others so your story will be insightful.  Did the 6 year repack with little inconvenience, plane was down for about 2 weeks.  Big question, what happens to the old ballistic -rocket -?  Can't imagine that it is shipped back to BRS. 

Boise Pilot

[CT4ME]

WooHoo!  Shoot a Barbie into orbit next July 4th???

[FlyingMonkey]

Can the old rocket even be fired?  I think the ignition system is reused, right?

[ct9000]

Roger be careful with the encouragement Andy wants to use the rocket for a JATO

[FlyingMonkey]

2 minutes ago, ct9000 said:

Roger be careful with the encouragement Andy wants to use the rocket for a JATO

Haha... I'm just curious.  I don't have anywhere nearby safe to fire the rocket, and even if I did I'd be afraid of earning a Darwin Award.

[Duane Jefts]

The JATO mod might require a LOA but would be handy when trying to clear the Rockies on the next Page trip.

 

[FlyingMonkey]

13 hours ago, Duane Jefts said:

The JATO mod might require a LOA but would be handy when trying to clear the Rockies on the next Page trip.

 

Here's the engine from the Sonex Jet, 292lb thrust, enough to pust the Sonex to 250mph:

http://www.pbsvb.com/customer-industries/aerospace/aircraft-engines/tj-100-turbojet-engine

Mount it on the belly between the mains and put big Jet-A fuel bladders in the baggage bays... 

[Mike Koerner]

60 gallons an hour wide open!

You're bladders aren't going to let screech across the sky very long.

Mike Koerner