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Where's The Beef?
Episode 37 50:49 - 54:38

37: Where's The Beef?

Aircraft Composites, Ballistic Recovery Systems

Modern aircraft manufacturing has shifted from wood and aluminum to high-strength composites and carbon fiber, as seen in the Boeing Dreamliner and Cirrus models. Cirrus aircraft are notable for including a Ballistic Recovery System (BRS), a whole-plane parachute designed for emergencies. However, some aviators argue that these safety systems may encourage inexperienced pilots to take unnecessary risks in poor weather conditions.