FYI BRS aircraft parachute - in a Cub?

[Neal]

By request I made the below video detailing the BRS in my CubCrafters Carbon Cub FX-3. I'm curious of what the opinions are as to why those went with it, opted not to get it, are you considering adding it, etc? CubCrafters announced they are available for mods post delivery so you could take your plane back to CubCrafters, or have it ferried if you don't have the time or desire to fly there and have it installed post build as that's whey they are installed anyways, after production.

 

[lrobichaux]

That was me who requested it ... really appreciate you making the video. I'm mulling the possibility of having CC retrofit into my NXCub.

 

[Neal]

I would suggest, if you haven't already done so, reach out to CubCrafters and get a quote. Others may also be considering the option post delivery. If you don't mind, please share what you learn.

 

[lrobichaux]

I would suggest, if you haven't already done so, reach out to CubCrafters and get a quote. Others may also be considering the option post delivery. If you don't mind, please share what you learn.

Will do!!

 

[lrobichaux]

@Neal can you please remind me how much weight the BRS added?

 

[Neal]

@Neal can you please remind me how much weight the BRS added?

35 lbs according to the label on the right wing root in my video.

 

[lrobichaux]

35 lbs according to the label on the right wing root in my video.

Thx!

 

[Meconiates]

Can anyone share what the BRS option costs in a newbuild vs. a retrofit into an existing plane (like an FX3). And how long does it take to install the BRS in a retrofit ?

 

[Neal]

If you haven't yet done your build I'd have CubCrafters do it and just have it done with. I don't know the current cost, my guess it's in the neighborhood of 20K now, mine in 2021 was 17K. @turbopilot I believe is working on the retrofit side on his recent purchase of an xcub so he may be able to share some info soon.

My goal was to get it all done at build and not chase down who can install and how much and will it be done right, after the build.

Welcome to Flightinfo.com. Tell us more about yourself, have you ordered, have a build date yet, etc.???

 

[Meconiates]

If you haven't yet done your build I'd have CubCrafters do it and just have it done with. I don't know the current cost, my guess it's in the neighborhood of 20K now, mine in 2021 was 17K. @turbopilot I believe is working on the retrofit side on his recent purchase of an xcub so he may be able to share some info soon.

My goal was to get it all done at build and not chase down who can install and how much and will it be done right, after the build.

Welcome to Flightinfo.com. Tell us more about yourself, have you ordered, have a build date yet, etc.???

Hi Neal, thanks for the quick response.

I am based out of KHPN and fly a TBM850 and Cirrus SR22. I have about 20 hours of tailwheel between a Decathlon and Citabria and just got my tailwheel endorsement last week. I would love to get some hours in a Carbon Cub but I am finding it extremely difficult as its not typically a plane that's offered for rent or dual instruction. So I am considering ordering a brand new FX3, or buying something in the used market to build time & experience, and would even considering partnering with someone in the NYC area (either newbuild or used).

I would even be willing to trade TBM time for Carbon Cub time if there is a CFI here that happens to own a Carbon Cub...

 

[Neal]

I'm not sure if you reached out to the dealer in your area but he may be able to help. I didn't have any carbon cub time, just about 20 hours of TW time I think it was when I took delivery of mine. I did my TW endorsement and then the TacAero FX-3 training week which was about 10 hours in type. I don't know that specific time in type is critical as is tailwheel time being something to build is most important, IMHO. We can discuss in another thread outside of this BRS discussion thread if desired. Good group of folks here that can chime in as well which are mostly Carbon Cub owners as well.