CAPS is a comprehensive whole-plane parachute recovery system conceptualized to significantly enhance the safety standards for Cirrus Aircraft's range of light aircraft, including the SR20 ...

The Cessna 172 Skyhawk is the most-produced civilian aircraft in the world. The Piper PA-28 is the C172's main competitor. Although the SR22 has sold considerably fewer aircraft than the others on the ...

The Cirrus Vision Jet is the cheapest private jet money can buy at $1.96 million. The Vision Jet is easy to fly and even has a parachute for the entire plane if things go really wrong. It fits up ...

--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cirrus ... Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®) – the first FAA-certified whole-airframe parachute safety system included as standard equipment on an aircraft.

The other aircraft was a single-engine Cirrus SR-22, widely used in general aviation ... The Cirrus successfully deployed a parachute, a standard safety feature on the plane, and floated safely ...