BRS Parachute System Expands Product Line; Integrates With Velocity Kit Plane "This gives the kit builder the ability to add an industry leading system that has saved 177 lives, during the quick build or as a retrofit." - John Gilmore Vice President of BRS Sales ST. PAUL, Jan. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ballistic Recovery Systems, Inc. (OTC:BRSI) (BULLETIN BOARD: BRSI) ( http://brsparachutes.com/ ) and Velocity, Inc., Sebastian FL, maker of the popular canard aircraft kit, proudly announce that "the design for our XL-5 experimental plane to add the BRS parachute due to customer requests has reached the final stage and we have received our first orders. With the addition of the BRS system, glass cockpit and new quick build we think that the popular BRS Parachute system will increase the passenger comfort level and add to the exceptional safety features already integrated into our design," said Scott Baker Vice-President Velocity Aircraft. This economical, fast versatile canard design airplane now can have all the latest enhancements available. "We're delighted that someone who recognizes our advances in technology, chooses to incorporate it into their products has already received orders for the parachute systems. We want to continue to do our part to make aviation safer for everyone who wants to fly," said Larry E. Williams President and Chief Operating Officer of BRS. Velocity first approached BRS in 2004, a company record year for saves with 18. The Experimental plane design company wanted to offer additional safety and comfort for the larger airplanes at the top of the product line. The XL Dash5 model airplane extras include, a bench seat that accommodates three children, extra baggage space, extra packing versatility and extra useful load. Velocity customers requested that if the parachute could be added this, additional piece of mind would be welcomed by the passengers and pilots. These requests lead to the modifications and the adaptation of the proven BRS technology and now we can add this system to production kits. "Our safety system complements Velocity Kit Plane technology -- this is truly a business venture both companies can benefit," added Williams. The system can be added to existing airplanes by purchasing an installation kit direct from Velocity. BRS (Ballistic Recovery Systems) is a South St. Paul, Minnesota based company that designs, manufactures and distributes whole aircraft emergency parachute systems for use on general aviation and recreational aircraft. Since the early 1980's, BRS has delivered over 19,000 parachute systems to aircraft owners around the world including over 1500 systems on the certified aircraft like the Cirrus Design aircraft manufactured in Duluth, Minnesota. Actual documented uses of these systems are credited with saving the lives of 177 people. DATASOURCE: Ballistic Recovery Systems, Inc. CONTACT: Robb Leer, Media Liaison for Ballistic Recovery Systems, Inc., +1-612-701-0608, , or John Gilmore, Vice President of BRS, +1-612-759-2252, Web site: http://www.brsparachutes.com/

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