BRSI Ballistic Recovery Systems Inc (CE)

Ballistic Recovery Systems, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: BRSI), a manufacturer of whole-aircraft emergency parachute systems, announced today that one of its parachute products has saved two pilots in southern France during a recent demonstration test flight. BRS parachute systems have now recorded 236 documented lives saved to date!

The Polaris FK-14 light sport aircraft was flying at 2,400 feet undergoing maneuver stall testing when it entered an unrecoverable spin. After 5 or 6 turns, and at a very low altitude, the pilot elected to deploy his onboard BRS parachute system. Working exactly as designed, the parachute immediately righted the aircraft's nose-down attitude and brought both aircraft and occupants to earth safely, landing in a corn field. The aircraft sustained damage to its wings and fuselage. Fellow pilot and passenger Christophe Briand, age 44, of Muret, France, said, "I am a dealer for BRS in Europe and now I truly understand just how important this product is to my customers. While I wish I hadn't needed to have used it, I am nonetheless very grateful the plane I was flying that day had one installed. I can now sell these products 'from the heart' as I have experienced their success first hand. Thank you, BRS, for making such good products."

"This was an especially satisfying save," said BRS CEO and President, Larry Williams. "We are so pleased that Christophe will now be around to testify to the quality and efficacy of our outstanding products from a personal-use viewpoint," Mr. Williams added.

This particular parachute was determined to have been assembled and packed by BRS line production parachute packer, Jackie Lors, out of the company's South Saint Paul, Minnesota facility, who commented, "It felt pretty good when I heard the news that these men were saved by a parachute that I had packed, especially since this is the first save that has been attributed to one of 'my parachutes,' so to speak. It will now always hold a special place with me. I'm just glad that I was able to contribute so directly to helping these pilots out."

BRS will be exhibiting in Hangar B, booth #2017, at this year's EAA AirVenture 2009 air show in Oshkosh, WI from July 27th-August 2nd, for anyone wishing to discuss this or other previous saves.

About Ballistic Recovery Systems and Advanced Tactical Fabrication

Based in South Saint Paul, Minnesota, BRS designs, manufactures, and distributes whole-aircraft emergency parachute systems for general aviation and recreational aircraft. ATF (or Advanced Tactical Fabrication), a wholly-owned subsidiary of BRS, designs and manufactures reflective and load-bearing safety vests, and is a leader in the safety apparel and "cut & sew" industry. Since 1981, BRS has delivered more than 30,000 parachute systems to aircraft owners worldwide, including over 3,500 systems on FAA-certificated aircraft such as the Cirrus Design SR20 and SR22 manufactured in Duluth, Minnesota. To date, BRS parachute recovery systems have been credited with saving the lives of 236 pilots and passengers.

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are often, but not always, made through the use of words such as "anticipates," "expects," "plans," "believes," "intends," and other similar words or phrases. These statements are only predictions, and are based on current information and expectations. Such statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including market fluctuations, pricing, procurement, manufacturing efficiencies, operating risks, 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. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement, and BRS undertakes no obligation to revise or update this press release to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof.

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