The first and most trusted.
Ballistic Recovery Systems was founded in 1980 by Boris Popov of Saint Paul, Minnesota, after he survived a 400-foot (120 m) fall in a partially collapsed hang glider in 1975. As a result, Popov invented the WARPS, the Whole Aircraft Recovery Parachute System.
This system can lower an entire aircraft to the ground in the event of a loss of control, structural failure, or other in-flight emergency.
BRS is the only Whole Aircraft Recovery Parachute System certified as a retrofit for the Cessna 172s and Cessna 182s.
SINCE 1980
We have saved over 484 lives
More than four decades of design and engineering experience working hand-in-hand with aircraft manufacturers to create customized and reliable safety solutions.
Developed the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System
Collaborated with Cirrus Aircraft to develop the first Recovery Parachute System to be used on a line of type certified aircraft: the Cirrus SR20, followed by the Cirrus SR22 in 2001.
The only one offering the Certified FAA/EASA Part 23
Developed and certified FAA/EASA Part 23 systems for Cessna 172, Cessna 182, Bristell B23, Elixir, Tecnam P-Mentor and others coming.
Developed and Qualified installations for over 450 models
Including ICON, Blackwing, FK, Lancair, KitFox, CubCrafters, Glasair, Comco Ikarus, Zenair and multiple other experimental and LSA aircraft around the world.
This is how BRS works
The rocket fires out of the aircraft
The chute is extracted far from the aircraft
The speed sensing slider regulates the timely deployment of the parachute
The BRS gradually lowers the aircraft to the ground
Partners
BRS is currently available for over 450 aircraft model, including
Real aircraft have parachutes
What are you waiting to add an extra safety layer to yours?
Testimonials
Ed Regensburg
“The engine ceased, and at 1500 ft we deployed the parachute that brought the aircraft to rest in the ocean, safely we were rescued by the coastguard”
William Graham
“It happened faster than you can ever imagine, within 10 seconds I went from flying to crushing. It crearly saved my life!”
Albert Youngwerth
“I had smoke inside cockpit. At 500 ft I decided to reach out to this “Nice red handle”. It worked, I went down through this canopy. Not a scratch on me.”