[A Formerly Proud Canadian]

The problem is that at a certain altitude for that to work. IIRC, All the problems occurred when the plane was too close to the ground to correct for the problem.

Instead of a parachute, perhaps a prayer shawl and a Bible might be better safety equipment.

[crusty old prospector]

It was tongue-and-cheek. I would fly one as long as the pilot was ‘Mercian.