Isn't terminal velocity for a falling human about 175 mph?  So an airplane
with one wing would be at what speed?

I'm not a huge fan of chutes, but it's just one more piece of insurance.
Kinda like an airbag in a car.  You're better of using your steering wheel,
brakes, and good judgment to avoid accidents, but some accidents are
exceedingly difficult to avoid...

Matt

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Which leads to the question: If you have that much control over the
airplane, why would you want to pull the chute?

Hamid