BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J.,
April 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Aviation Safety Resources
(ASR), a pioneer in life-saving emergency-landing systems for small aircraft,
today announced the selection of Scion Aviation and PI Research as strategic
partners to build a large-scale, radio-controlled model aircraft equipped with
ASR's patented TriChute Landing system. The selection of these partners puts
ASR one step closer to securing
FAA certification and commercializing the
technology that promises a new era of aviation safety.
The game-changing TriChute Landing System is designed to equip
six-passenger and larger aircraft with a pilot-controlled system that lands
passengers and aircraft safely in the event of an in-flight emergency. The
system separates the passenger compartment from the fuel-containing wings and
deploys three parachutes using separate ballistics' systems for the fuselage
and wings. Each part lands separately allowing a controlled, level landing for
the passengers while minimizing the damage to the aircraft.
Loveland, CO, based Scion is a specialist in the manufacture of advanced
composite parts for the aircraft and aerospace industries and PI Research,
with operations in Indianapolis, IN, designs flight test instrumentation
systems. The two companies will work with ASR's blue-ribbon team of engineers,
test pilots and ballistics experts to create a model with a six-to-seven foot
wingspan that will simulate the experience of passengers and aircraft equipped
with the TriChute Landing System. The resulting data will be used to test and
fine-tune the design of the system for FAA review.
"We are pleased to welcome these two experienced companies to the ASR
team," said ASR President Dario Manfredi, "There is a real need in the
aviation marketplace for parachute-based systems designed for larger planes.
While current vendors are serving the needs of two- and four-passenger planes,
the fact is, that when it comes to bringing down larger aircraft, like six-
passenger planes and small jets, safely in an emergency our TriChute System is
the best, and currently the only, viable chute-based solution."
The patented TriChute Landing System was originally conceived by
Manfredi's craftsman father in 1947 and demonstrated in a four-passenger
Stinson airplane in an FAA-sanctioned flight test in 1967. ASR continues to
seek investors who want to get in on the ground floor of this emerging
technology. Individuals interested in more information can call 908-771-9179
or email ASRCO@msn.com.
About Aviation Safety Resources
Aviation Safety Resources, based in Berkeley Heights, NJ, is a patent-
holding family-owned company founded in 2000 by Dario P. Manfredi to fast-
track the commercialization of the new ASR TriChute Landing System. The
patented invention, with the potential to create revenue in excess of $44
million was originally designed by Manfredi's craftsman father in 1947. The
patent estate has been updated by a blue-ribbon panel of aviation experts and
is on the fast track to FAA certification. It will define a new era in
aviation safety in the $41 billion general aviation market. For more
information, video and animation please visit ASR's website at
www.aviationsafetyresources.com
About Scion Aviation
Scion Aviation is comprised of a small team of specialized personnel,
ranging from A&P mechanics to Aircraft Engineers. Our Composite Technicians
have 40+ years of combined experience. Our team will make every effort to know
you and your project, in order to provide the best custom solution for the
product you require. We utilize the latest available technologies, machinery
and software to ensure that our clients receive the best quality product
available. For more information, go to www.scionaviation.com
About Pi Research
Pi Research designs and builds electronic data acquisition and control
systems for motor sports, aviation and marine industries. The inventive,
talented people based at our premises in the UK and in the US are motivated by
ideas that soar beyond such broad categorizations. Technological leadership
has always been the hallmark of everything we do. But we back it with
excitement, intensity and passion. For more information go to
www.piresearch.com
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