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FLYING: An argument against ballistic chutes

There is always a debate amongst Microlight (Ultralight in US speak) flyers as to whether ballistic chutes are more risky than taking your chances without. Stumbled across this video which makes a good argument against… [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1PX7G0u0yI&hl=en] However, it is alleged the pilot in question had altered the chute installation so that the release for the [...]