Would you be interested in some form of back-up propulsion for your piston single? If yes, how much would you be willing to pay for it?

[pfarber]

How do you propose to keep my 3600lb plane aloft for 10 minutes with a weight of 150 lbs? This doesn't exist because of physics, not cost. There's already an expensive backup propulsion system available....it's called a twin.

Now, if a BRS were available for my plane, I'd be very interested.

BRS is available for EAB. The certified world is SOL pretty much.

my idea is for a rocket motor in the prop spinner so when you land you go from 70 to 0 in a few feet... but most engine mounts hate compression.

 

[Salty]

BRS is available for EAB. The certified world is SOL pretty much.

my idea is for a rocket motor in the prop spinner so when you land you go from 70 to 0 in a few feet... but most engine mounts hate compression.

Rapid deceleration is the problem, not the solution.

 

[Dan Thomas]

BRS is available for EAB. The certified world is SOL pretty much.

Oh really? They are available as STC'd installations for several certified aircraft models. Their website seems to be down right now so I can't get the Approved Models List.

 

[AV8R_87]

Off the top of my head I know they're available for the 172/182 on the certified side. 20k in parts, 80-90 lbs. Not aware of anything else with an FAA certification (besides Cirrus).

 

[DJTorrente]

Looks like PW Canada beat you to the market. Good luck with the GenAv market.