BRS Retrofit
I own a Peterson Katmai conversion of a Cessna 182P. While this letter references your recent (September 2013 issue) article about BRS retrofits for Cessna 172s, 182s and LSAs, I would like to compliment your staff on the comprehensive and accurate article about the Katmai/King Katmai in the January 2013 issue.
Renting Cirrus airplanes, my wife and I grew accustomed to having an airframe parachute. Thus, when I bought my Katmai, I elected to install a BRS airframe parachute. My reasons were similar to those cited in your article: to mitigate the risk—or, more accurately, reduce the consequences of losing one’s bet with the risk of flying over harsh terrain or in IMC and, of course, a spouse who strongly desired the extra safety feature.