To preclude damage to the aircraft from an inadvertent contact with the ground, the landing gear is lowered. The aircraft approaches the extraction zone in a manner similar to landing. On command of the pilot, the drogue chute is released and allowed to trail behind the aircraft on a tether.
To prevent harm to the aircraft from an accidental contact with the ground, the landing gear is lowered. The aircraft approaches the extraction zone in a manner similar to landing. Upon pilot command, the drogue chute is released and allowed to hang behind the aircraft on a tether.