Ballistic Recovery Systems Announces FAA Approval of Parachute Installation System for Symphony Aircraft
January 10 2006 - 4:05PM
PR Newswire (US)
Symphony Offering Whole Airplane Parachute as Factory Option SOUTH
ST. PAUL, Minn., Jan. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ballistic
Recovery Systems, Inc. (OTC:BRSI) (BULLETIN BOARD: BRSI) (
http://brsparachutes.com/ ), a manufacturer of whole-airplane
parachute recovery systems for general aviation and recreational
aircraft, announced today it has received the Supplemental Type
Certificate (STC) from the FAA for the Symphony SA 160. This latest
approval, BRS's 4th, is the first one available directly from the
aircraft manufacturer as a factory-installed option. "The patented,
light weight, fast-acting BRS parachute system will offer an
exceptional degree of safety to the Symphony -- one of the newest
high wing FAA Part 23 certified aircraft designs," said Larry E.
Williams, BRS CEO. Part 23, of the Federal Aviation Regulations,
sets safety and design standards for newly certified aircraft. "The
BRS system is yet another example of the excellent technologies
available on the SA 160. We are committed to the rebirth of the
two-place market, and are proud to be the first manufacturer of
two-place aircraft to offer the parachute installation as a factory
option. Our customers appreciate the choices we offer," said Paul
Costanzo, Symphony Aircraft President and CEO. "Cirrus took a
revolutionary step in personal aircraft transportation when they
made the BRS parachute system, known as CAPS(TM), standard
equipment on all of their aircraft. The recent approval for the
Symphony has been tested to the same level. I am happy to see
Symphony become the first aircraft manufacturer to adopt the BRS
parachute as an option on factory new aircraft," said Williams.
BRS, Inc. pioneered the concept of general aviation whole aircraft
parachute systems in the early 80's and is the industry's leading
manufacturer. "With the cooperation of Symphony engineering," said
Williams, "we've been able to create an improved installation that
is lighter in weight and optimizes center of gravity. Additional
improvements include the BRS deployment handle cover which has a
unique safety latch that keeps the handle in clear view and allows
for quick and safe release by either the pilot or the passenger."
"This innovation was a result of Symphony's commitment to the
parachute as an integral part of the plane," said Brent Torgerson -
BRS Program Engineering Manager. In Ballistic Recovery Systems'
25-year history, BRS has sold over 20,000 onboard emergency
parachute systems to aircraft owners around the world, including
over 2,500 systems on certified aircraft like the Cirrus Design SR
series. BRS units to date have been documented in saving 181 lives
with 9 of them in Certified Aircraft. For more information on BRS
contact: Larry E. Williams; BRS, Inc: Fleming Field, 300 Airport
Road; South St. Paul, MN 55075; USA ( ) TEL 651.457.7491 ; FAX
651.457.8651. For more information on Symphony Aircraft, visit
http://www.symphonyaircraft.com/ or contact Tim Baldwin at
309-799-5811 or Jim Moore, JPM Marketing Communication at
952-881-4464. The forward looking matters discussed here should be
considered subject to risks and uncertainties, including market
fluctuations, pricing, procurement, manufacturing efficiencies, the
results of litigation and other risks that could cause the actual
results to differ materially from those projected. For more
information, review the company's filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission, particularly the Company's annual report on
Form 10-KSB. DATASOURCE: Ballistic Recovery Systems, Inc. CONTACT:
John Gilmore, or, Larry E. Williams, both of Ballistic Recovery
Systems, Inc., +1-651-457-7491, Web site:
http://www.brsparachutes.com/ http://www.symphonyaircraft.com/
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