Intelligent ballistic parachute system that performs pre-activation and/or post-activation actions

• US RE47,474 E1
• Filed: 12/10/2017
• Issued: 07/02/2019
• Est. Priority Date: 01/13/2009
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Cirrus Design Corporation (Aviation Industry Corporation of China, Ltd.)
• Original Assignee: Hoyt A Fleming
• Inventors: Fleming, III, Hoyt A.
• Primary Examiner(s): Dawson, Glenn K
• Application Number:
  US15/836,885
• Time in Patent Office: 569 Days
• Field of Search: None
• CPC Class Codes: N/A

Abstract

An aircraft, the aircraft including a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute that is coupled to the aircraft. The aircraft determines if a pre-activation action needs to be performed before activation of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute. The aircraft also receives a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute activation request. The aircraft then issues a command to perform the pre-activation action and then activates the deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute. The aircraft then issues a command to perform a post-activation action.

Claims

1. A method performed by an aircraft, the aircraft including a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute that is coupled to the aircraft, the method comprising:

receiving, from an aircraft occupant, a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request;

then

based upon the receipt of the ballistic parachute deployment request, both performing an action and also deploying the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute.

2. The method of claim 1 A method performed by an aircraft, the aircraft including a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute that is coupled to the aircraft, the method comprising:

receiving, from an aircraft occupant, a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request;

then

based upon the receipt of the ballistic parachute deployment request, both performing an action and also deploying the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, wherein the action includes increasing the altitude of the aircraft above the ground.

3. The method of claim 1 A method performed by an aircraft, the aircraft including a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute that is coupled to the aircraft, the method comprising:

receiving, from an aircraft occupant, a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request;

then

based upon the receipt of the ballistic parachute deployment request, both performing an action and also deploying the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, wherein the action includes decreasing the airspeed of the aircraft and includes increasing the altitude of the aircraft above the ground.

4. The method of claim 1 2, wherein the action includes controlling the a reefing of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute.

5. The method of claim 4, wherein the controlling the reefing includes restraining a reefing control line.

6. The method of claim 4, wherein the controlling the reefing includes restraining a reefing control line that is coupled to a reefing device.

7. The method of claim 1 2, wherein the action includes changing the heading of the aircraft.

8. The method of claim 1 2, wherein the action includes changing the attitude of the aircraft.

9. The method of claim 1 2, wherein the action includes displaying a visual indication on a display that is coupled to the processor.

10. The method of claim 1 2, further comprising, after deploying the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, performing a second action.

11. The method of claim 10, wherein the second action includes controlling the a reefing of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute.

12. The method of claim 11, wherein the controlling the reefing of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute includes releasing a reefing control line that is coupled to a reefing device.

13. The method of claim 11 A method performed by an aircraft, the aircraft including a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute that is coupled to the aircraft, the method comprising:

receiving, from an aircraft occupant, a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request;

then

based upon the receipt of the ballistic parachute deployment request, both performing an action and also deploying the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute,

the method further comprising, after deploying the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, performing a second action,

wherein the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute can be controlled, and wherein the second action includes controlling a reefing of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute,

wherein the controlling the reefing of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute includes extending a reefing control line, which is coupled to a reefing device, and then releasing the reefing control line.

14. The method of claim 10, wherein the aircraft includes a transponder and wherein the second action includes commanding the transponder to enter one of Mode A, Mode C, or Mode S.

15. The method of claim 10, wherein the second action includes activating an emergency locator transmitter.

16. The method of claim 10, wherein the second action includes setting a transmitter frequency of a communication radio to 121.5 MHz.

17. The method of claim 10, wherein the second action includes setting a transmitter frequency of a communication radio to 121.5 MHz and then transmitting a message on the transmitter frequency containing the aircraft type, the aircraft N number, the aircraft colors, the aircraft latitude and longitude coordinates, the fact that a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute has been deployed, and at least one phone number.

18. The method of claim 10, wherein the second action includes displaying a visual indication on a display that is coupled to the processor.

19. The method of claim 10, wherein the aircraft includes landing gear and wherein the second action includes lowering the landing gear of the aircraft.

20. An aircraft, the aircraft including a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute that is coupled to the aircraft, the aircraft configured to perform a method comprising:

receiving a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request from an occupant of the aircraft;

then

based upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request, both performing an action and also deploying the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute.

21. An aircraft, the aircraft including:

a fuselage,

a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, which includes a rocket, that is coupled to the fuselage of the aircraft,

an activation interface,

an airspeed sensor,

a pitch sensor,

a roll sensor,

an autopilot,

an aircraft engine,

one or more memories having machine-readable instructions stored thereon, and

one or more processors, each of the one or more processors configured to read and execute a portion of the machine-readable instructions;

wherein at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the activation interface, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the airspeed sensor, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the pitch sensor, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the roll sensor, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the autopilot, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the aircraft engine, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the rocket, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the one or more memories;

the aircraft configured to perform a method comprising;

receiving, by the activation interface, a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request from an occupant of the aircraft;

then

based upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request by the activation interface, both performing an action and also deploying the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising;

(a) determining whether the airspeed of the aircraft exceeds a reference airspeed;

(b) if the determination in action (a) determines that the airspeed of the aircraft does not exceed the reference airspeed, then, based at least upon the determination in action (a), commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

(c) if the determination in action (a) determines that the airspeed of the aircraft does exceed the reference airspeed, then, based at least upon the determination in action (a);

(i) commanding a reduction in engine power;

(ii) commanding a change in aircraft pitch; and

(iii) commanding a change in aircraft roll;

(d) after commanding the reduction in engine power, then determining if the airspeed of the aircraft exceeds the reference airspeed;

(e) if the determination in action (d) determines that the airspeed of the aircraft does not exceed the reference airspeed, then, based at least upon the determination in action (d), commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute.

22. The aircraft of claim 21, wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising:

(f) determining whether a period of time has elapsed;

if the determination in action (f) determines that the period of time has elapsed, then, based at least upon the determination that the period of time has elapsed, commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute.

23. The aircraft of claim 22, wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising:

based at least upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request;

(i) commanding an emergency locator transmitter to transmit a signal and

(ii) displaying a message on a display in the aircraft.

24. The aircraft of claim 21, wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising:

(f) determining whether a period of time has elapsed;

if the determination in action (f) determines that the period of time has elapsed, then, based at least upon the determination that the period of time has elapsed, commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute even if the aircraft exceeds a reference airspeed.

25. The aircraft of claim 24, wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising:

based at least upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request;

(i) commanding an emergency locator transmitter to transmit a signal and

(ii) displaying a message on a display in the aircraft.

26. The aircraft of claim 21, wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising:

based at least upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request;

(i) commanding an emergency locator transmitter to transmit a signal and

(ii) displaying a message on a display in the aircraft.

27. An aircraft, the aircraft including:

a fuselage,

a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, which includes a rocket, that is coupled to the fuselage of the aircraft,

an activation interface,

an airspeed sensor,

an autopilot,

an aircraft engine,

one or more memories having machine-readable instructions stored thereon, and

one or more processors, each of the one or more processors configured to read and execute a portion of the machine-readable instructions;

wherein at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the activation interface, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the airspeed sensor, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the aircraft engine, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the rocket, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the one or more memories;

the aircraft configured to perform a method comprising;

receiving, by the activation interface, a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request from an occupant of the aircraft;

then

based upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request by the activation interface, both performing an action and also deploying the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising;

(a) determining whether the airspeed of the aircraft exceeds a reference airspeed;

(b) if the determination in action (a) determines that the airspeed of the aircraft does not exceed the reference airspeed, then, based at least upon the determination in action (a), commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

(c) if the determination in action (a) determines that the airspeed of the aircraft does exceed the reference airspeed, then, based at least upon the determination in action (a);

(i) commanding a reduction in engine power;

(d) after commanding the reduction in engine power, then determining if the airspeed of the aircraft exceeds the reference airspeed;

(e) if the determination in action (d) determines that the airspeed of the aircraft does not exceed the reference airspeed, then, based at least upon the determination in action (d), commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute.

28. The aircraft of claim 27, wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising:

(f) determining whether a period of time has elapsed;

if the determination in action (f) determines that the period of time has elapsed, then, based at least upon the determination that the period of time has elapsed, commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute.

29. The aircraft of claim 28, wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising:

based at least upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request;

(i) commanding an emergency locator transmitter to transmit a signal and

(ii) displaying a message on a display in the aircraft.

30. The aircraft of claim 27, wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising:

(f) determining whether a period of time has elapsed;

if the determination in action (f) determines that the period of time has elapsed, then, based at least upon the determination that the period of time has elapsed, commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute even if the aircraft exceeds a reference airspeed.

31. The aircraft of claim 30, wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising:

based at least upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request;

(i) commanding an emergency locator transmitter to transmit a signal and

(ii) displaying a message on a display in the aircraft.

32. The aircraft of claim 27, wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising:

based at least upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request;

(i) commanding an emergency locator transmitter to transmit a signal and

(ii) displaying a message on a display in the aircraft.

33. An aircraft, the aircraft including:

a fuselage,

a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, which includes a rocket, that is coupled to the fuselage of the aircraft,

an activation interface,

an airspeed sensor,

a pitch sensor,

an autopilot,

one or more memories having machine-readable instructions stored thereon, and

one or more processors, each of the one or more processors configured to read and execute a portion of the machine-readable instructions;

wherein at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the activation interface, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the airspeed sensor, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the pitch sensor, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the autopilot, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the rocket, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the one or more memories;

the aircraft configured to perform a method comprising;

receiving, by the activation interface, a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request from an occupant of the aircraft;

then

based upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request by the activation interface, both performing an action and also deploying the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising;

(a) determining whether the airspeed of the aircraft exceeds a reference airspeed;

(b) if the determination in action (a) determines that the airspeed of the aircraft does not exceed the reference airspeed, then, based at least upon the determination in action (a), commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

(c) if the determination in action (a) determines that the airspeed of the aircraft does exceed the reference airspeed, then, based at least upon the determination in action (a);

(i) commanding a change in aircraft pitch;

(d) after commanding the change in aircraft pitch, then determining if the airspeed of the aircraft exceeds the reference airspeed;

(e) if the determination in action (d) determines that the airspeed of the aircraft does not exceed the reference airspeed, then, based at least upon the determination in action (d), commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute.

34. The aircraft of claim 33, wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising:

(f) determining whether a period of time has elapsed;

if the determination in action (f) determines that the period of time has elapsed, then, based at least upon the determination that the period of time has elapsed, commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute.

35. The aircraft of claim 34, wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising:

based at least upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request;

(i) commanding an emergency locator transmitter to transmit a signal and

(ii) displaying a message on a display in the aircraft.

36. The aircraft of claim 33, wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising:

(f) determining whether a period of time has elapsed;

if the determination in action (f) determines that the period of time has elapsed, then, based at least upon the determination that the period of time has elapsed, commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute even if the aircraft exceeds a reference airspeed.

37. The aircraft of claim 36, wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising:

based at least upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request;

(i) commanding an emergency locator transmitter to transmit a signal and

(ii) displaying a message on a display in the aircraft.

38. The aircraft of claim 33, wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising:

based at least upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request;

(i) commanding an emergency locator transmitter to transmit a signal and

(ii) displaying a message on a display in the aircraft.

39. An aircraft, the aircraft including:

a fuselage,

a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, which includes a rocket, that is coupled to the fuselage of the aircraft,

an activation interface,

an airspeed sensor,

a roll sensor,

an autopilot,

one or more memories having machine-readable instructions stored thereon, and

one or more processors, each of the one or more processors configured to read and execute a portion of the machine-readable instructions;

wherein at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the activation interface, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the airspeed sensor, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the roll sensor, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the autopilot, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the rocket, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the one or more memories;

the aircraft configured to perform a method comprising;

receiving, by the activation interface, a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request from an occupant of the aircraft;

then

based upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request by the activation interface, both performing an action and also deploying the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising;

(a) determining whether the airspeed of the aircraft exceeds a reference airspeed;

(b) if the determination in action (a) determines that the airspeed of the aircraft does not exceed the reference airspeed, then, based at least upon the determination in action (a), commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

(c) if the determination in action (a) determines that the airspeed of the aircraft does exceed the reference airspeed, then, based at least upon the determination in action (a);

(i) commanding a change in aircraft roll;

(d) after commanding the change in aircraft roll, then determining if the airspeed of the aircraft exceeds the reference airspeed;

(e) if the determination in action (d) determines that the airspeed of the aircraft does not exceed the reference airspeed, then, based at least upon the determination in action (d), commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute.

40. The aircraft of claim 39, wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising:

(f) determining whether a period of time has elapsed;

if the determination in action (f) determines that the period of time has elapsed, then, based at least upon the determination that the period of time has elapsed, commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute.

41. The aircraft of claim 40, wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising:

based at least upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request;

(i) commanding an emergency locator transmitter to transmit a signal and

(ii) displaying a message on a display in the aircraft.

42. The aircraft of claim 39, wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising:

(f) determining whether a period of time has elapsed;

if the determination in action (f) determines that the period of time has elapsed, then, based at least upon the determination that the period of time has elapsed, commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute even if the aircraft exceeds a reference airspeed.

43. The aircraft of claim 42, wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising:

based at least upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request;

(i) commanding an emergency locator transmitter to transmit a signal and

(ii) displaying a message on a display in the aircraft.

44. The aircraft of claim 39, wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising:

based at least upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request;

(i) commanding an emergency locator transmitter to transmit a signal and

(ii) displaying a message on a display in the aircraft.

45. An aircraft, the aircraft including:

a fuselage,

a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, which includes a rocket, that is coupled to the fuselage of the aircraft,

an activation interface,

an airspeed sensor,

an autopilot,

one or more memories having machine-readable instructions stored thereon, and

one or more processors, each of the one or more processors configured to read and execute a portion of the machine-readable instructions;

wherein at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the activation interface, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the airspeed sensor, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the autopilot, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the rocket, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the one or more memories;

the aircraft configured to perform a method comprising;

receiving, by the activation interface, a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request from an occupant of the aircraft;

then

based upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request by the activation interface, both performing an action and also deploying the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising;

(a) determining whether the airspeed of the aircraft exceeds a reference airspeed;

(b) if the determination in action (a) determines that the airspeed of the aircraft does not exceed the reference airspeed, then, based at least upon the determination in action (a), commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

(c) if the determination in action (a) determines that the airspeed of the aircraft does exceed the reference airspeed, then, based at least upon the determination in action (a);

(i) commanding the autopilot to decelerate the aircraft;

(d) after commanding the autopilot to decelerate the aircraft, then determining if the airspeed of the aircraft exceeds the reference airspeed;

(e) if the determination in action (d) determines that the airspeed of the aircraft does not exceed the reference airspeed, then, based at least upon the determination in action (d), commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute.

46. The aircraft of claim 45, wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising:

(f) determining whether a period of time has elapsed;

if the determination in action (f) determines that the period of time has elapsed, then, based at least upon the determination that the period of time has elapsed, commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute.

47. The aircraft of claim 46, wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising:

based at least upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request;

(i) commanding an emergency locator transmitter to transmit a signal and

(ii) displaying a message on a display in the aircraft.

48. The aircraft of claim 45, wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising:

(f) determining whether a period of time has elapsed;

if the determination in action (f) determines that the period of time has elapsed, then, based at least upon the determination that the period of time has elapsed, commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute even if the aircraft exceeds a reference airspeed.

49. The aircraft of claim 48, wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising:

based at least upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request;

(i) commanding an emergency locator transmitter to transmit a signal and

(ii) displaying a message on a display in the aircraft.

50. The aircraft of claim 45, wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising:

based at least upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request;

(i) commanding an emergency locator transmitter to transmit a signal and

(ii) displaying a message on a display in the aircraft.

51. An aircraft, the aircraft including:

a fuselage,

a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, which includes a rocket, that is coupled to the fuselage of the aircraft,

an activation interface,

an airspeed sensor,

an autopilot;

one or more memories having machine-readable instructions stored thereon, and

one or more processors, each of the one or more processors configured to read and execute a portion of the machine-readable instructions;

wherein at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the activation interface, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the airspeed sensor, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the autopilot, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the rocket, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the one or more memories;

the aircraft configured to perform a method comprising;

receiving, by the activation interface, a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request from an occupant of the aircraft;

then

based upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request by the activation interface, both performing an action and also deploying the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising;

(a) determining whether the airspeed of the aircraft exceeds a reference airspeed;

(b) if the determination in action (a) determines that the airspeed of the aircraft does not exceed the reference airspeed, then, based at least upon the determination in action (a), commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute.

52. An aircraft, the aircraft including:

a fuselage,

a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, which includes a rocket, that is coupled to the fuselage of the aircraft,

an activation interface,

an airspeed sensor,

a pitch sensor,

a roll sensor,

an autopilot,

an aircraft engine,

one or more memories having machine-readable instructions stored thereon, and

one or more processors, each of the one or more processors configured to read and execute a portion of the machine-readable instructions;

wherein at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the activation interface, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the airspeed sensor, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the pitch sensor, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the roll sensor, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the autopilot, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the aircraft engine, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the rocket, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the one or more memories;

the aircraft configured to perform a method comprising;

receiving, by the activation interface, a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request from an occupant of the aircraft;

then

based upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request by the activation interface, both performing an action and also deploying the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising;

(a) determining whether the airspeed of the aircraft exceeds a reference airspeed;

(b) if the determination in action (a) determines that the airspeed of the aircraft does not exceed the reference airspeed, then, based at least upon the determination in action (a), commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

(c) if the determination in action (a) determines that the airspeed of the aircraft does exceed the reference airspeed, then, based at least upon the determination in action (a);

(i) commanding a reduction in engine power;

(ii) commanding a change in aircraft pitch; and

(iii) commanding a change in aircraft roll.

53. An aircraft, the aircraft including:

a fuselage,

a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, which includes a rocket, that is coupled to the fuselage of the aircraft,

an activation interface,

an airspeed sensor,

an autopilot,

an aircraft engine,

one or more memories having machine-readable instructions stored thereon, and

one or more processors, each of the one or more processors configured to read and execute a portion of the machine-readable instructions;

wherein at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the activation interface, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the airspeed sensor, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the aircraft engine, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the rocket, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the one or more memories;

the aircraft configured to perform a method comprising;

receiving, by the activation interface, a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request from an occupant of the aircraft;

then

based upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request by the activation interface, both performing an action and also deploying the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising;

(a) determining whether the airspeed of the aircraft exceeds a reference airspeed;

(b) if the determination in action (a) determines that the airspeed of the aircraft does not exceed the reference airspeed, then, based at least upon the determination in action (a), commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

(c) if the determination in action (a) determines that the airspeed of the aircraft does exceed the reference airspeed, then, based at least upon the determination in action (a);

(i) commanding a reduction in engine power.

54. An aircraft, the aircraft including:

a fuselage,

a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, which includes a rocket, that is coupled to the fuselage of the aircraft,

an activation interface,

an airspeed sensor,

a pitch sensor,

an autopilot,

one or more memories having machine-readable instructions stored thereon, and

one or more processors, each of the one or more processors configured to read and execute a portion of the machine-readable instructions;

wherein at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the activation interface, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the airspeed sensor, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the pitch sensor, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the autopilot, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the rocket, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the one or more memories;

the aircraft configured to perform a method comprising;

receiving, by the activation interface, a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request from an occupant of the aircraft;

then

based upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request by the activation interface, both performing an action and also deploying the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising;

(a) determining whether the airspeed of the aircraft exceeds a reference airspeed;

(b) if the determination in action (a) determines that the airspeed of the aircraft does not exceed the reference airspeed, then, based at least upon the determination in action (a), commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

(c) if the determination in action (a) determines that the airspeed of the aircraft does exceeds the reference airspeed, then, based at least upon the determination in action (a);

(i) commanding a change in aircraft pitch.

55. An aircraft, the aircraft including:

a fuselage,

a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, which includes a rocket, that is coupled to the fuselage of the aircraft,

an activation interface,

an airspeed sensor,

a roll sensor,

an autopilot,

one or more memories having machine-readable instructions stored thereon, and

one or more processors, each of the one or more processors configured to read and execute a portion of the machine-readable instructions;

wherein at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the activation interface, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the airspeed sensor, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the roll sensor, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the autopilot, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the rocket, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the one or more memories;

the aircraft configured to perform a method comprising;

receiving, by the activation interface, a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request from an occupant of the aircraft;

then

based upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request by the activation interface, both performing an action and also deploying the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising;

(a) determining whether the airspeed of the aircraft exceeds a reference airspeed;

(b) if the determination in action (a) determines that the airspeed of the aircraft does not exceed the reference airspeed, then, based at least upon the determination in action (a), commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

(c) if the determination in action (a) determines that the airspeed of the aircraft does exceed the reference airspeed, then, based at least upon the determination in action (a);

(i) commanding a decrease in aircraft roll.

56. An aircraft, the aircraft including:

a fuselage,

a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, which includes a rocket, that is coupled to the fuselage of the aircraft,

an activation interface,

an airspeed sensor,

a pitch sensor,

a roll sensor,

an autopilot,

one or more memories having machine-readable instructions stored thereon, and

one or more processors, each of the one or more processors configured to read and execute a portion of the machine-readable instructions;

wherein at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the activation interface, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the airspeed sensor, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the pitch sensor, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the roll sensor, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the autopilot, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the rocket, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the one or more memories;

the aircraft configured to perform a method comprising;

receiving, by the activation interface, a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request from an occupant of the aircraft;

then

based upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request by the activation interface, both performing an action and also deploying the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising;

(a) determining whether the airspeed of the aircraft exceeds a reference airspeed;

(b) if the determination in action (a) determines that the airspeed of the aircraft does not exceed the reference airspeed, then, based at least upon the determination in action (a), commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

(c) if the determination in action (a) determines that the airspeed of the aircraft does exceed the reference airspeed, then, based at least upon the determination in action (a);

(i) commanding the autopilot to decelerate the aircraft.

57. An aircraft, the aircraft including:

a fuselage,

a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, which includes a rocket, that is coupled to the fuselage of the aircraft,

an activation interface,

an airspeed sensor,

a pitch sensor,

a roll sensor,

an autopilot,

one or more memories having machine-readable instructions stored thereon, and

one or more processors, each of the one or more processors configured to read and execute a portion of the machine-readable instructions;

wherein at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the activation interface, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the airspeed sensor, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the pitch sensor, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the roll sensor, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the autopilot, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the rocket, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the one or more memories;

the aircraft configured to perform a method comprising;

receiving, by the activation interface, a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request from an occupant of the aircraft;

then

based upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request by the activation interface, both performing an action and also deploying the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising;

(a) determining whether the airspeed of the aircraft exceeds a reference airspeed;

(b) if the determination in action (a) determines that the airspeed of the aircraft does not exceed the reference airspeed, then, based at least upon the determination in action (a), commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

(c) if the determination in action (a) determines that the airspeed of the aircraft does exceed the reference airspeed, then, based at least upon the determination in action (a);

(i) commanding the autopilot to change the pitch and the roll of the aircraft.

58. An aircraft, the aircraft including:

a fuselage,

a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, which includes a rocket, that is coupled to the fuselage of the aircraft,

an activation interface,

an airspeed sensor,

an altitude sensor,

a roll sensor

an autopilot,

an aircraft engine,

one or more memories having machine-readable instructions stored thereon, and

one or more processors, each of the one or more processors configured to read and execute a portion of the machine-readable instructions;

wherein at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the activation interface, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the airspeed sensor, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the altitude sensor, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the roll sensor, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the autopilot, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the aircraft engine, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the rocket, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the one or more memories;

the aircraft configured to perform a method comprising;

receiving, by the activation interface, a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request from an occupant of the aircraft;

then

based upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request by the activation interface, both performing an action and also deploying the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising;

(a) determining whether one or more parameters need to be changed for deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

(b) if the determination in action (a) determines that the one or more parameters do not need to be changed for deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, then, based at least upon the determination in action (a), commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

(c) if the determination in action (a) determines that the one or more parameters do need to be changed for deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, then, based at least upon the determination in action (a);

(i) commanding a reduction in engine power;

(ii) commanding a climb; and

(iii) commanding a decrease in aircraft roll;

(d) after commanding a reduction in engine power, then determining if the one or more parameters need to be changed for deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

(e) if the determination in action (d) determines that the one or more parameters do not need to be changed for deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, then, based at least upon the determination in action (d), commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute.

59. The aircraft of claim 58, wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising:

(f) determining whether a period of time has elapsed;

if the determination in action (f) determines that the period of time has elapsed, then, based at least upon the determination that the period of time has elapsed, commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute even if the one or more parameters need to be changed for deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute.

60. The aircraft of claim 59, wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising:

based at least upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request;

(i) commanding an emergency locator transmitter to transmit a signal and

(ii) displaying a message on a display in the aircraft.

61. The aircraft of claim 58, wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising:

based at least upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request;

(i) commanding an emergency locator transmitter to transmit a signal and

(ii) displaying a message on a display in the aircraft.

62. An aircraft, the aircraft including:

a fuselage,

a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, which includes a rocket, that is coupled to the fuselage of the aircraft,

an activation interface,

an autopilot,

one or more memories having machine-readable instructions stored thereon, and

one or more processors, each of the one or more processors configured to read and execute a portion of the machine-readable instructions;

wherein at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the activation interface, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the autopilot, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the rocket, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the one or more memories;

the aircraft configured to perform a method comprising;

receiving, by the activation interface, a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request from an occupant of the aircraft;

then

based upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request by the activation interface, both performing an action and also deploying the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising;

determining whether a period of time has elapsed;

based at least upon a determination that the period of time has elapsed, commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute.

63. The aircraft of claim 62, wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising:

based at least upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request;

(i) commanding an emergency locator transmitter to transmit a signal and

(ii) displaying a message on a display in the aircraft.

64. An aircraft, the aircraft including:

a fuselage,

a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, which includes a rocket, that is coupled to the fuselage of the aircraft,

an activation interface,

an airspeed sensor,

an autopilot,

an aircraft engine,

one or more memories having machine-readable instructions stored thereon, and

one or more processors, each of the one or more processors configured to read and execute a portion of the machine-readable instructions;

wherein at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the activation interface, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the airspeed sensor, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the aircraft engine, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the rocket, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the one or more memories;

the aircraft configured to perform a method comprising;

receiving, by the activation interface, a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request from an occupant of the aircraft;

then

based upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request by the activation interface, both performing an action and also deploying the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising;

(a) determining whether one or more parameters need to be changed for deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

(b) if the determination in action (a) determines that the one or more parameters does not need to be changed for deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, then, based at least upon the determination in action (a), commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

(c) if the determination in action (a) determines that the one or more parameters does need to be changed for deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, then, based at least upon the determination in action (a);

(i) commanding a reduction in engine power;

(d) after commanding a reduction in engine power, then determining if the one or more parameters need to be changed for deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

(e) if the determination in action (d) determines that the one or more parameters does not need to be changed for deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, then, based at least upon the determination in action (d), commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute.

65. The aircraft of claim 64, wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising:

(f) determining whether a period of time has elapsed;

if the determination in action (f) determines that the period of time has elapsed, then, based at least upon the determination that the period of time has elapsed, commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute.

66. The aircraft of claim 65, wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising:

based at least upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request;

(i) commanding an emergency locator transmitter to transmit a signal and

(ii) displaying a message on a display in the aircraft.

67. The aircraft of claim 64, wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising:

(f) determining whether a period of time has elapsed;

if the determination in action (f) determines that the period of time has elapsed, then, based at least upon the determination that the period of time has elapsed, commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute even if the one or more parameters need to be changed for deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute.

68. The aircraft of claim 67, wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising:

based at least upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request;

(i) commanding an emergency locator transmitter to transmit a signal and

(ii) displaying a message on a display in the aircraft.

69. The aircraft of claim 64, wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising:

based at least upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request;

(i) commanding an emergency locator transmitter to transmit a signal and

(ii) displaying a message on a display in the aircraft.

70. An aircraft, the aircraft including:

a fuselage,

a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, which includes a rocket, that is coupled to the fuselage of the aircraft,

an activation interface,

an airspeed sensor,

an altitude sensor,

an autopilot,

one or more memories having machine-readable instructions stored thereon, and

one or more processors, each of the one or more processors configured to read and execute a portion of the machine-readable instructions;

wherein at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the activation interface, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the airspeed sensor, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the altitude sensor, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the autopilot, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the rocket, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the one or more memories;

the aircraft configured to perform a method comprising;

receiving, by the activation interface, a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request from an occupant of the aircraft;

then

based upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request by the activation interface, both performing an action and also deploying the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising;

(a) determining whether one or more parameters need to be changed for deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

(b) if the determination in action (a) determines that the one or more parameters does not need to be changed for deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, then, based at least upon the determination in action (a), commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

(c) if the determination in action (a) determines that the one or more parameters does need to be changed for deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, then, based at least upon the determination in action (a);

(i) commanding a climb;

(d) after commanding the climb, then determining if the one or more parameters need to be changed for deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

(e) if the determination in action (d) determines that the one or more parameters does not need to be changed for deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, then, based at least upon the determination in action (d), commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute.

71. The aircraft of claim 70, wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising:

(f) determining whether a period of time has elapsed;

if the determination in action (f) determines that the period of time has elapsed, then, based at least upon the determination that the period of time has elapsed, commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute.

72. The aircraft of claim 71, wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising:

based at least upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request;

(i) commanding an emergency locator transmitter to transmit a signal and

(ii) displaying a message on a display in the aircraft.

73. The aircraft of claim 70, wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising:

(f) determining whether a period of time has elapsed;

if the determination in action (f) determines that the period of time has elapsed, then, based at least upon the determination that the period of time has elapsed, commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute even if the one or more parameters need to be changed for deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute.

74. The aircraft of claim 73, wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising:

based at least upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request;

(i) commanding an emergency locator transmitter to transmit a signal and

(ii) displaying a message on a display in the aircraft.

75. The aircraft of claim 70, wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising:

based at least upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request;

(i) commanding an emergency locator transmitter to transmit a signal and

(ii) displaying a message on a display in the aircraft.

76. An aircraft, the aircraft including:

a fuselage,

a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, which includes a rocket, that is coupled to the fuselage of the aircraft,

an activation interface,

an airspeed sensor,

a roll sensor,

an autopilot,

one or more memories having machine-readable instructions stored thereon, and

one or more processors, each of the one or more processors configured to read and execute a portion of the machine-readable instructions;

wherein at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the activation interface, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the airspeed sensor, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the roll sensor, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the autopilot, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the rocket, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the one or more memories;

the aircraft configured to perform a method comprising;

receiving, by the activation interface, a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request from an occupant of the aircraft;

then

based upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request by the activation interface, both performing an action and also deploying the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising;

(a) determining whether one or more parameters need to be changed for deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

(b) if the determination in action (a) determines that the one or more parameters does not need to be changed for deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, then, based at least upon the determination in action (a), commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

(c) if the determination in action (a) determines that the one or more parameters does need to be changed for deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, then, based at least upon the determination in action (a);

(i) commanding a decrease in aircraft roll;

(d) after commanding the decrease in aircraft roll, then determining if the one or more parameters need to be changed for deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

(e) if the determination in action (d) determines that the one or more parameters does not need to be changed for deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, then, based at least upon the determination in action (d), commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute.

77. The aircraft of claim 76, wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising:

f) determining whether a period of time has elapsed;

if the determination in action (f) determines that the period of time has elapsed, then, based at least upon the determination that the period of time has elapsed, commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute.

78. The aircraft of claim 77, wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising:

based at least upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request;

(i) commanding an emergency locator transmitter to transmit a signal and

(ii) displaying a message on a display in the aircraft.

79. The aircraft of claim 76, wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising:

f) determining whether a period of time has elapsed;

if the determination in action (f) determines that the period of time has elapsed, then, based at least upon the determination that the period of time has elapsed, commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute even if the one or more parameters need to be changed for deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute.

80. The aircraft of claim 79, wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising:

based at least upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request;

(i) commanding an emergency locator transmitter to transmit a signal and

(ii) displaying a message on a display in the aircraft.

81. The aircraft of claim 76, wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising:

based at least upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request;

(i) commanding an emergency locator transmitter to transmit a signal and

(ii) displaying a message on a display in the aircraft.

82. An aircraft, the aircraft including:

a fuselage,

a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, which includes a rocket, that is coupled to the fuselage of the aircraft,

an activation interface,

an airspeed sensor,

a pitch sensor,

a roll sensor,

an autopilot,

one or more memories having machine-readable instructions stored thereon, and

one or more processors, each of the one or more processors configured to read and execute a portion of the machine-readable instructions;

wherein at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the activation interface, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the airspeed sensor, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the pitch sensor, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the roll sensor, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the autopilot, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the rocket, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the one or more memories;

the aircraft configured to perform a method comprising;

receiving, by the activation interface, a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request from an occupant of the aircraft;

then

based upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request by the activation interface, both performing an action and also deploying the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising;

(a) determining whether one or more parameters need to be changed for deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

(b) if the determination in action (a) determines that the one or more parameters does not need to be changed for deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, then, based at least upon the determination in action (a), commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

(c) if the determination in action (a) determines that the one or more parameters does need to be changed for deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, then, based at least upon the determination in action (a);

(i) commanding the autopilot to decelerate the aircraft;

(d) after commanding the autopilot to decelerate the aircraft, then determining if the one or more parameters need to be changed for deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

(e) if the determination in action (d) determines that the one or more parameters does not need to be changed for deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, then, based at least upon the determination in action (d), commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute.

83. The aircraft of claim 82, wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising:

(f) determining whether a period of time has elapsed;

if the determination in action (f) determines that the period of time has elapsed, then, based at least upon the determination that the period of time has elapsed, commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute.

84. The aircraft of claim 83, wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising:

based at least upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request;

(i) commanding an emergency locator transmitter to transmit a signal and

(ii) displaying a message on a display in the aircraft.

85. The aircraft of claim 82, wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising:

(f) determining whether a period of time has elapsed;

if the determination in action (f) determines that the period of time has elapsed, then, based at least upon the determination that the period of time has elapsed, commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute even if the one or more parameters need to be changed for deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute.

86. The aircraft of claim 85, wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising:

based at least upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request;

(i) commanding an emergency locator transmitter to transmit a signal and

(ii) displaying a message on a display in the aircraft.

87. The aircraft of claim 82, wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising:

based at least upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request;

(i) commanding an emergency locator transmitter to transmit a signal and

(ii) displaying a message on a display in the aircraft.

88. An aircraft, the aircraft including:

a fuselage,

a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, which includes a rocket, that is coupled to the fuselage of the aircraft,

an activation interface,

a sensor,

an autopilot,

one or more memories having machine-readable instructions stored thereon, and

one or more processors, each of the one or more processors configured to read and execute a portion of the machine-readable instructions;

wherein at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the activation interface, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the sensor, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the autopilot, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the rocket, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the one or more memories;

the aircraft configured to perform a method comprising;

receiving, by the activation interface, a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request from an occupant of the aircraft;

then

based upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request by the activation interface, both performing an action and also deploying the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising;

(a) determining whether one or more parameters need to be changed for deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

(b) if the determination in action (a) determines that the one or more parameters does not need to be changed for deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, then, based at least upon the determination in action (a), commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute.

89. An aircraft, the aircraft including:

a fuselage,

a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, which includes a rocket, that is coupled to the fuselage of the aircraft,

an activation interface,

a sensor,

an altitude sensor,

a roll sensor,

an autopilot,

an aircraft engine,

one or more memories having machine-readable instructions stored thereon, and

one or more processors, each of the one or more processors configured to read and execute a portion of the machine-readable instructions;

wherein at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the activation interface, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the sensor, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the altitude sensor, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the roll sensor, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the autopilot, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the aircraft engine, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the rocket, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the one or more memories;

the aircraft configured to perform a method comprising;

receiving, by the activation interface, a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request from an occupant of the aircraft;

then

based upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request by the activation interface, both performing an action and also deploying the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising;

(a) determining whether one or more parameters need to be changed for deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

(b) if the determination in action (a) determines that the one or more parameters does not need to be changed for deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, then, based at least upon the determination in action (a), commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

(c) if the determination in action (a) determines that the one or more parameters does need to be changed for deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, then, based at least upon the determination in action (a);

(i) commanding a reduction in engine power;

(ii) commanding a climb; and

(iii) commanding a decrease in aircraft roll.

90. An aircraft, the aircraft including:

a fuselage,

a sensor,

a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, which includes a rocket, that is coupled to the fuselage of the aircraft,

an activation interface,

an autopilot,

an aircraft engine,

one or more memories having machine-readable instructions stored thereon, and

one or more processors, each of the one or more processors configured to read and execute a portion of the machine-readable instructions;

wherein at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the activation interface, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the sensor, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the aircraft engine, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the rocket, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the one or more memories;

the aircraft configured to perform a method comprising;

receiving, by the activation interface, a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request from an occupant of the aircraft;

then

based upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request by the activation interface, both performing an action and also deploying the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising;

(a) determining whether one or more parameters need to be changed for deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

(b) if the determination in action (a) determines that the one or more parameters does not need to be changed for deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, then, based at least upon the determination in action (a), commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

(c) if the determination in action (a) determines that the one or more parameters does need to be changed for deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, then, based at least upon the determination in action (a);

(i) commanding a reduction in engine power.

91. An aircraft, the aircraft including:

a fuselage,

a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, which includes a rocket, that is coupled to the fuselage of the aircraft,

an activation interface,

a sensor,

an altitude sensor,

an autopilot,

one or more memories having machine-readable instructions stored thereon, and

one or more processors, each of the one or more processors configured to read and execute a portion of the machine-readable instructions;

wherein at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the activation interface, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the sensor, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the altitude sensor, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the autopilot, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the rocket, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the one or more memories;

the aircraft configured to perform a method comprising;

receiving, by the activation interface, a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request from an occupant of the aircraft;

then

based upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request by the activation interface, both performing an action and also deploying the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising;

(a) determining whether one or more parameters need to be changed for deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

(b) if the determination in action (a) determines that the one or more parameters does not need to be changed for deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, then, based at least upon the determination in action (a), commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

(c) if the determination in action (a) determines that the one or more parameters does need to be changed for deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, then, based at least upon the determination in action (a);

(i) commanding a climb.

92. An aircraft, the aircraft including:

a fuselage,

a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, which includes a rocket, that is coupled to the fuselage of the aircraft,

an activation interface,

a sensor,

a roll sensor,

an autopilot,

one or more memories having machine-readable instructions stored thereon, and

one or more processors, each of the one or more processors configured to read and execute a portion of the machine-readable instructions;

wherein at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the activation interface, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the sensor, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the roll sensor, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the autopilot, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the rocket, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the one or more memories;

the aircraft configured to perform a method comprising;

receiving, by the activation interface, a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request from an occupant of the aircraft;

then

based upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request by the activation interface, both performing an action and also deploying the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising;

(a) determining whether one or more parameters need to be changed for deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

(b) if the determination in action (a) determines that the one or more parameters does not need to be changed for deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, then, based at least upon the determination in action (a), commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

(c) if the determination in action (a) determines that the one or more parameters does need to be changed for deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, then, based at least upon the determination in action (a);

(i) commanding a decrease in aircraft roll.

93. An aircraft, the aircraft including:

a fuselage,

a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, which includes a rocket, that is coupled to the fuselage of the aircraft,

an activation interface,

a pitch sensor,

a roll sensor,

an autopilot,

one or more memories having machine-readable instructions stored thereon, and

one or more processors, each of the one or more processors configured to read and execute a portion of the machine-readable instructions;

wherein at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the activation interface, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the pitch sensor, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the roll sensor, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the autopilot, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the rocket, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the one or more memories;

the aircraft configured to perform a method comprising;

receiving, by the activation interface, a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request from an occupant of the aircraft;

then

based upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request by the activation interface, both performing an action and also deploying the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising;

(a) determining whether one or more parameters need to be changed for deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

(b) if the determination in action (a) determines that the one or more parameters does not need to be changed for deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, then, based at least upon the determination in action (a), commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

(c) if the determination in action (a) determines that the one or more parameters does need to be changed for deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, then, based at least upon the determination in action (a);

(i) commanding the autopilot to decelerate the aircraft.

94. An aircraft, the aircraft including:

a fuselage,

a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, which includes a rocket, that is coupled to the fuselage of the aircraft,

an activation interface,

a pitch sensor,

a roll sensor,

an autopilot,

one or more memories having machine-readable instructions stored thereon, and

one or more processors, each of the one or more processors configured to read and execute a portion of the machine-readable instructions;

wherein at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the activation interface, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the pitch sensor, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the roll sensor, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the autopilot, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the rocket, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the one or more memories;

the aircraft configured to perform a method comprising;

receiving, by the activation interface, a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request from an occupant of the aircraft;

then

based upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request by the activation interface, both performing an action and also deploying the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising;

(a) determining whether one or more parameters need to be changed for deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

(b) if the determination in action (a) determines that the one or more parameters does not need to be changed for deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, then, based at least upon the determination in action (a), commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

(c) if the determination in action (a) determines that the one or more parameters does need to be changed for deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, then, based at least upon the determination in action (a);

(i) commanding the autopilot to change the pitch and the roll of the aircraft.

95. An aircraft, the aircraft including:

a fuselage,

a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, which includes a rocket, that is coupled to the fuselage of the aircraft,

an activation interface,

an airspeed sensor,

an altitude sensor,

a roll sensor,

an autopilot,

an aircraft engine,

one or more memories having machine-readable instructions stored thereon, and

one or more processors, each of the one or more processors configured to read and execute a portion of the machine-readable instructions;

wherein at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the activation interface, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the airspeed sensor, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the altitude sensor, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the roll sensor, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the autopilot, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the aircraft engine, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the rocket, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the one or more memories;

the aircraft configured to perform a method comprising;

receiving, by the activation interface, a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request from an occupant of the aircraft;

then

based upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request by the activation interface, both performing an action and also deploying the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising;

(a) performing a first evaluation that produces a first output;

(b) based at least upon the first output being in a first state, then commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

(c) based at least upon the first output being in a second state, then;

(i) commanding a reduction in engine power;

(ii) commanding a climb; and

(iii) commanding a decrease in aircraft roll;

(d) after commanding the reduction in engine power, then performing a second evaluation that produces a second output;

(e) based at least upon the second output being in a first state, then, commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute.

96. The aircraft of claim 95, wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising:

(f) determining whether a period of time has elapsed;

if the determination in action (f) determines that the period of time has elapsed, then, based at least upon the determination that the period of time has elapsed, commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute.

97. The aircraft of claim 96, wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising:

based at least upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request;

(i) commanding an emergency locator transmitter to transmit a signal and

(ii) displaying a message on a display in the aircraft.

98. The aircraft of claim 95, wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising:

(f) determining whether a period of time has elapsed;

if the determination in action (f) determines that the period of time has elapsed, then, based at least upon the determination that the period of time has elapsed, commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute even if the second output is not in the first state.

99. The aircraft of claim 98, wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising:

based at least upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request;

(i) commanding an emergency locator transmitter to transmit a signal and

(ii) displaying a message on a display in the aircraft.

100. The aircraft of claim 95, wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising:

based at least upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request;

(i) commanding an emergency locator transmitter to transmit a signal and

(ii) displaying a message on a display in the aircraft.

101. An aircraft, the aircraft including:

a fuselage,

a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, which includes a rocket, that is coupled to the fuselage of the aircraft,

an activation interface,

a sensor,

an autopilot,

an aircraft engine,

one or more memories having machine-readable instructions stored thereon, and

one or more processors, each of the one or more processors configured to read and execute a portion of the machine-readable instructions;

wherein at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the activation interface, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the sensor, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the autopilot, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the aircraft engine, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the rocket, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the one or more memories;

the aircraft configured to perform a method comprising;

receiving, by the activation interface, a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request from an occupant of the aircraft;

then

based upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request by the activation interface, both performing an action and also deploying the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising;

(a) performing an first evaluation that produces a first output;

(b) if the first output is in a first state, then commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

(c) if the first output is in a second state, then

(i) commanding a reduction in engine power;

(d) after commanding the reduction in engine power, then performing a second evaluation that produces a second output;

(e) if the second output is in a first state, then, commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute.

102. The aircraft of claim 101, wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising:

(f) determining whether a period of time has elapsed;

if the determination in action (f) determines that the period of time has elapsed, then, based at least upon the determination that the period of time has elapsed, commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute.

103. The aircraft of claim 102, wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising:

based at least upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request;

(i) commanding an emergency locator transmitter to transmit a signal and

(ii) displaying a message on a display in the aircraft.

104. The aircraft of claim 101, wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising:

(f) determining whether a period of time has elapsed;

if the determination in action (f) determines that the period of time has elapsed, then, based at least upon the determination that the period of time has elapsed, commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute even if the second output is not in the first state.

105. The aircraft of claim 104, wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising:

based at least upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request;

(i) commanding an emergency locator transmitter to transmit a signal and

(ii) displaying a message on a display in the aircraft.

106. The aircraft of claim 101, wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising:

based at least upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request;

(i) commanding an emergency locator transmitter to transmit a signal and

(ii) displaying a message on a display in the aircraft.

107. An aircraft, the aircraft including:

a fuselage,

a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, which includes a rocket, that is coupled to the fuselage of the aircraft,

an activation interface,

an altitude sensor,

an autopilot,

one or more memories having machine-readable instructions stored thereon, and

one or more processors, each of the one or more processors configured to read and execute a portion of the machine-readable instructions;

wherein at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the activation interface, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the altitude sensor, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the autopilot, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the rocket, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the one or more memories;

the aircraft configured to perform a method comprising;

receiving, by the activation interface, a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request from an occupant of the aircraft;

then

based upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request by the activation interface, both performing an action and also deploying the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising;

(a) performing a first evaluation that produces a first output;

(b) based at least upon the first output being in a first state, then commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

(c) based at least upon the first output being in a second state, then;

(i) commanding a climb;

(d) after commanding the climb, then performing a second evaluation that produces a second output;

(e) based at least upon the second output being in a first state, then, commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute.

108. The aircraft of claim 107, wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising:

(f) determining whether a period of time has elapsed;

if the determination in action (f) determines that the period of time has elapsed, then, based at least upon the determination that the period of time has elapsed, commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute.

109. The aircraft of claim 108, wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising:

based at least upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request;

(i) commanding an emergency locator transmitter to transmit a signal and

(ii) displaying a message on a display in the aircraft.

110. The aircraft of claim 107, wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising:

(f) determining whether a period of time has elapsed;

if the determination in action (f) determines that the period of time has elapsed, then, based at least upon the determination that the period of time has elapsed, commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute even if the second output is not in the first state.

111. The aircraft of claim 110, wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising:

based at least upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request;

(i) commanding an emergency locator transmitter to transmit a signal and

(ii) displaying a message on a display in the aircraft.

112. The aircraft of claim 107, wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising:

based at least upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request;

(i) commanding an emergency locator transmitter to transmit a signal and

(ii) displaying a message on a display in the aircraft.

113. An aircraft, the aircraft including:

a fuselage,

a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, which includes a rocket, that is coupled to the fuselage of the aircraft,

an activation interface,

a roll sensor,

an autopilot,

one or more memories having machine-readable instructions stored thereon, and

one or more processors, each of the one or more processors configured to read and execute a portion of the machine-readable instructions;

wherein at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the activation interface, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the roll sensor, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the autopilot, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the rocket, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the one or more memories;

the aircraft configured to perform a method comprising;

receiving, by the activation interface, a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request from an occupant of the aircraft;

then

based upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request by the activation interface, both performing an action and also deploying the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising;

(a) performing a first evaluation that produces a first output;

(b) based at least upon the first output being in a first state, then commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

(c) based at least upon the first output being in a second state, then;

(i) commanding a decrease in aircraft roll;

(d) after commanding the decrease in aircraft roll, then performing a second evaluation that produces a second output;

(e) based at least upon the second output being in a first state, then, commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute.

114. The aircraft of claim 113, wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising:

(f) determining whether a period of time has elapsed;

if the determination in action (f) determines that the period of time has elapsed, then, based at least upon the determination that the period of time has elapsed, commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute.

115. The aircraft of claim 114, wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising:

based at least upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request;

(i) commanding an emergency locator transmitter to transmit a signal and

(ii) displaying a message on a display in the aircraft.

116. The aircraft of claim 113, wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising:

(f) determining whether a period of time has elapsed;

if the determination in action (f) determines that the period of time has elapsed, then, based at least upon the determination that the period of time has elapsed, commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute even if the second output is not in the first state.

117. The aircraft of claim 116, wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising:

based at least upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request;

(i) commanding an emergency locator transmitter to transmit a signal and

(ii) displaying a message on a display in the aircraft.

118. The aircraft of claim 113, wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising:

based at least upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request;

(i) commanding an emergency locator transmitter to transmit a signal and

(ii) displaying a message on a display in the aircraft.

119. An aircraft, the aircraft including:

a fuselage,

a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, which includes a rocket, that is coupled to the fuselage of the aircraft,

an activation interface,

a pitch sensor,

a roll sensor,

an autopilot,

one or more memories having machine-readable instructions stored thereon, and

one or more processors, each of the one or more processors configured to read and execute a portion of the machine-readable instructions;

wherein at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the activation interface, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the pitch sensor, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the roll sensor, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the autopilot, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the rocket, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the one or more memories;

the aircraft configured to perform a method comprising;

receiving, by the activation interface, a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request from an occupant of the aircraft;

then

based upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request by the activation interface, both performing an action and also deploying the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising;

(a) performing a first evaluation that produces a first output;

(b) based at least upon the first output being in a first state, then commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

(c) based at least upon the first output being in a second state, then;

(i) commanding the autopilot to decelerate the aircraft;

(d) after commanding the autopilot to decelerate the aircraft, then performing a second evaluation that produces a second output;

(e) based at least upon the second output being in a first state, then, commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute.

120. The aircraft of claim 119, wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising:

(f) determining whether a period of time has elapsed;

if the determination in action (f) determines that the period of time has elapsed, then, based at least upon the determination that the period of time has elapsed, commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute.

121. The aircraft of claim 120, wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising:

based at least upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request;

(i) commanding an emergency locator transmitter to transmit a signal and

(ii) displaying a message on a display in the aircraft.

122. The aircraft of claim 119, wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising:

(f) determining whether a period of time has elapsed;

if the determination in action (f) determines that the period of time has elapsed, then, based at least upon the determination that the period of time has elapsed, commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute even if the second output is not in the first state.

123. The aircraft of claim 122, wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising:

based at least upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request;

(i) commanding an emergency locator transmitter to transmit a signal and

(ii) displaying a message on a display in the aircraft.

124. The aircraft of claim 119, wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising:

based at least upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request;

(i) commanding an emergency locator transmitter to transmit a signal and

(ii) displaying a message on a display in the aircraft.

125. An aircraft, the aircraft including:

a fuselage,

a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, which includes a rocket, that is coupled to the fuselage of the aircraft,

an activation interface,

a sensor,

an autopilot,

one or more memories having machine-readable instructions stored thereon, and

one or more processors, each of the one or more processors configured to read and execute a portion of the machine-readable instructions;

wherein at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the activation interface, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the sensor, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the autopilot, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the rocket, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the one or more memories;

the aircraft configured to perform a method comprising;

receiving, by the activation interface, a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request from an occupant of the aircraft;

then

based upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request by the activation interface, both performing an action and also deploying the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising;

(a) performing a first evaluation that produces a first output;

(b) based at least upon the first output being in a first state, then commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute.

126. An aircraft, the aircraft including:

a fuselage,

a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, which includes a rocket, that is coupled to the fuselage of the aircraft,

an activation interface,

a sensor,

an altitude sensor,

a roll sensor,

an autopilot,

an aircraft engine,

one or more memories having machine-readable instructions stored thereon, and

one or more processors, each of the one or more processors configured to read and execute a portion of the machine-readable instructions;

wherein at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the activation interface, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the sensor, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the altitude sensor, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the roll sensor, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the autopilot, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the aircraft engine, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the rocket, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the one or more memories;

the aircraft configured to perform a method comprising;

receiving, by the activation interface, a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request from an occupant of the aircraft;

then

based upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request by the activation interface, both performing an action and also deploying the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising;

(a) performing a first evaluation that produces a first output;

(b) based at least upon the first output being in a first state, then commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

(c) based at least upon the first output being in a second state, then;

(i) commanding a reduction in engine power;

(ii) commanding a climb; and

(iii) commanding a decrease in aircraft roll.

127. An aircraft, the aircraft including:

a fuselage,

a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, which includes a rocket, that is coupled to the fuselage of the aircraft,

an activation interface,

a sensor,

an autopilot,

an aircraft engine,

one or more memories having machine-readable instructions stored thereon, and

one or more processors, each of the one or more processors configured to read and execute a portion of the machine-readable instructions;

wherein at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the activation interface, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the sensor, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the aircraft engine, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the rocket, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the one or more memories;

the aircraft configured to perform a method comprising;

receiving, by the activation interface, a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request from an occupant of the aircraft;

then

based upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request by the activation interface, both performing an action and also deploying the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising;

(a) performing a first evaluation that produces a first output;

(b) based at least upon the first output being in a first state, then commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

(c) based at least upon the first output being in a second state, the;

(i) commanding a reduction in engine power.

128. An aircraft, the aircraft including:

a fuselage,

a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, which includes a rocket, that is coupled to the fuselage of the aircraft,

an activation interface,

an altitude sensor,

an autopilot,

one or more memories having machine-readable instructions stored thereon, and

one or more processors, each of the one or more processors configured to read and execute a portion of the machine-readable instructions;

wherein at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the activation interface, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the altitude sensor, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the autopilot, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the rocket, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the one or more memories;

the aircraft configured to perform a method comprising;

receiving, by the activation interface, a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request from an occupant of the aircraft;

then

based upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request by the activation interface, both performing an action and also deploying the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising;

(a) performing a first evaluation that produces a first output;

(b) based at least upon the first output being in a first state, then commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

(c) based at least upon the first output being in a second state, then;

(i) commanding a climb.

129. An aircraft, the aircraft including:

a fuselage,

a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, which includes a rocket, that is coupled to the fuselage of the aircraft,

an activation interface,

a roll sensor,

an autopilot,

one or more memories having machine-readable instructions stored thereon, and

one or more processors, each of the one or more processors configured to read and execute a portion of the machine-readable instructions;

wherein at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the activation interface, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the roll sensor, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the autopilot, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the rocket, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the one or more memories;

the aircraft configured to perform a method comprising;

receiving, by the activation interface, a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request from an occupant of the aircraft;

then

based upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request by the activation interface, both performing an action and also deploying the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising;

(a) performing a first evaluation that produces a first output;

(b) based at least upon the first output being in a first state, then commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

(c) based at least upon the first output being in a second state, then;

(i) commanding a decrease in aircraft roll.

130. An aircraft, the aircraft including:

a fuselage,

a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, which includes a rocket, that is coupled to the fuselage of the aircraft,

an activation interface,

a pitch sensor,

a roll sensor,

an autopilot,

an aircraft engine,

one or more memories having machine-readable instructions stored thereon, and

one or more processors, each of the one or more processors configured to read and execute a portion of the machine-readable instructions;

wherein at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the activation interface, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the pitch sensor, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the roll sensor, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the autopilot, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the aircraft engine, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the rocket, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the one or more memories;

the aircraft configured to perform a method comprising;

receiving, by the activation interface, a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request from an occupant of the aircraft;

then

based upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request by the activation interface, both performing an action and also deploying the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising;

(a) performing a first evaluation that produces a first output;

(b) based at least upon the first output being in a first state, then commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

(c) based at least upon the first output being in a second state, then;

(i) commanding a reduction in engine power; and

(ii) commanding the autopilot to decelerate the aircraft.

131. An aircraft, the aircraft including:

a fuselage,

a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, which includes a rocket, that is coupled to the fuselage of the aircraft,

an activation interface,

a pitch sensor,

a roll sensor,

an autopilot,

one or more memories having machine-readable instructions stored thereon, and

one or more processors, each of the one or more processors configured to read and execute a portion of the machine-readable instructions;

wherein at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the activation interface, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the pitch sensor, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the roll sensor, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the autopilot, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the rocket, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the one or more memories;

the aircraft configured to perform a method comprising;

receiving, by the activation interface, a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request from an occupant of the aircraft;

then

based upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request by the activation interface, both performing an action and also deploying the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising;

(a) performing a first evaluation that produces a first output;

(b) based at least upon the first output being in a first state, then commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

(c) based at least upon the first output being in a second state, then commanding the autopilot to decelerate the aircraft.

132. An aircraft, the aircraft including:

a fuselage,

a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, which includes a rocket, that is coupled to the fuselage of the aircraft,

an activation interface,

an altitude sensor,

a roll sensor,

an autopilot,

an aircraft engine,

one or more memories having machine-readable instructions stored thereon, and

one or more processors, each of the one or more processors configured to read and execute a portion of the machine-readable instructions;

wherein at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the activation interface, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the altitude sensor, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the roll sensor, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the autopilot, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the aircraft engine, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the rocket, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the one or more memories;

the aircraft configured to perform a method comprising;

receiving, by the activation interface, a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request from an occupant of the aircraft;

then

based upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request by the activation interface, both performing an action and also deploying the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising;

based at least upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request;

(i) commanding a reduction in engine power;

(ii) commanding a climb; and

(iii) commanding a decrease in aircraft roll.

133. An aircraft, the aircraft including:

a fuselage,

a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, which includes a rocket, that is coupled to the fuselage of the aircraft,

an activation interface,

an autopilot,

one or more memories having machine-readable instructions stored thereon, and

one or more processors, each of the one or more processors configured to read and execute a portion of the machine-readable instructions;

wherein at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the activation interface, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the autopilot, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the rocket, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the one or more memories;

the aircraft configured to perform a method comprising;

receiving, by the activation interface, a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request from an occupant of the aircraft;

then

based upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request by the activation interface, both performing an action and also deploying the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising;

based at least upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request, determining whether a period of time has elapsed;

based at least upon a determination that the period of time has elapsed, commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute.

134. An aircraft, the aircraft including:

a fuselage,

a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, which includes a rocket, that is coupled to the fuselage of the aircraft,

an activation interface,

an airspeed sensor,

an autopilot,

one or more memories having machine-readable instructions stored thereon, and

one or more processors, each of the one or more processors configured to read and execute a portion of the machine-readable instructions;

wherein at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the activation interface, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the airspeed sensor, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the autopilot, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the rocket, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the one or more memories;

the aircraft configured to perform a method comprising;

receiving, by the activation interface, a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request from an occupant of the aircraft;

then

based upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request by the activation interface, both performing an action and also deploying the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

wherein the machine readable-instructions include the actions comprising;

based at least upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request, determining whether a period of time has elapsed;

based at least upon a determination that the period of time has elapsed, commanding deployment of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute even if the aircraft exceeds a reference airspeed.

135. An aircraft, the aircraft including:

a fuselage,

a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, which includes a rocket, that is coupled to the fuselage of the aircraft,

an activation interface,

an emergency locator transmitter,

one or more memories having machine-readable instructions stored thereon, and

one or more processors, each of the one or more processors configured to read and execute a portion of the machine-readable instructions;

wherein at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the activation interface, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the emergency locator transmitter, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the rocket, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the one or more memories;

the aircraft configured to perform a method comprising;

receiving, by the activation interface, a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request from an occupant of the aircraft;

then

based upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request by the activation interface, both performing an action and also deploying the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

wherein the machine readable-instructions include the action comprising;

based at least upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request, commanding an emergency locator transmitter to transmit a signal.

136. An aircraft, the aircraft including:

a fuselage,

a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, which includes a rocket, that is coupled to the fuselage of the aircraft,

an activation interface,

an autopilot,

an aircraft engine,

one or more memories having machine-readable instructions stored thereon, and

one or more processors, each of the one or more processors configured to read and execute a portion of the machine-readable instructions;

wherein at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the activation interface, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the aircraft engine, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the rocket, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the one or more memories;

the aircraft configured to perform a method comprising;

receiving, by the activation interface, a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request from an occupant of the aircraft;

then

based upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request by the activation interface, both performing an action and also deploying the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

wherein the machine readable-instructions include the action comprising;

based at least upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request, command a reduction in engine power.

137. An aircraft, the aircraft including:

a fuselage,

a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, which includes a rocket, that is coupled to the fuselage of the aircraft,

an activation interface,

a pitch sensor,

an autopilot,

one or more memories having machine-readable instructions stored thereon, and

one or more processors, each of the one or more processors configured to read and execute a portion of the machine-readable instructions;

wherein at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the activation interface, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the pitch sensor, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the autopilot, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the rocket, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the one or more memories;

the aircraft configured to perform a method comprising;

receiving, by the activation interface, a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request from an occupant of the aircraft;

then

based upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request by the activation interface, both performing an action and also deploying the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

wherein the machine readable-instructions include the action comprising;

based at least upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request, command the autopilot to increase aircraft pitch.

138. An aircraft, the aircraft including:

a fuselage,

a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, which includes a rocket, that is coupled to the fuselage of the aircraft,

an activation interface,

a roll sensor,

an autopilot,

one or more memories having machine-readable instructions stored thereon, and

one or more processors, each of the one or more processors configured to read and execute a portion of the machine-readable instructions;

wherein at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the activation interface, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the roll sensor, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the autopilot, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the rocket, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the one or more memories;

the aircraft configured to perform a method comprising;

receiving, by the activation interface, a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request from an occupant of the aircraft;

then

based upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request by the activation interface, both performing an action and also deploying the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

wherein the machine readable-instructions include the action comprising;

based at least upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request, command the autopilot to reduce aircraft roll.

139. An aircraft, the aircraft including:

a fuselage,

a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute, which includes a rocket, that is coupled to the fuselage of the aircraft,

an activation interface,

a pitch sensor,

a roll sensor,

an autopilot,

one or more memories having machine-readable instructions stored thereon, and

one or more processors, each of the one or more processors configured to read and execute a portion of the machine-readable instructions;

wherein at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the activation interface, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the pitch sensor, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the roll sensor, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the autopilot, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the rocket, at least one of the one or more processors is coupled to the one or more memories;

the aircraft configured to perform a method comprising;

receiving, by the activation interface, a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request from an occupant of the aircraft;

then

based upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request by the activation interface, both performing an action and also deploying the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute;

wherein the machine readable-instructions include the action comprising;

based at least upon the receipt of the whole-aircraft ballistic parachute deployment request, command the autopilot to change the attitude of the aircraft.