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Ultimately, we flew from Duluth to Hartford, Connecticut, non-stop in four hours—landing with close to one hour of fuel remaining, a comfortable reserve. There’s also the new GMA350 audio control system that excels at delivering high-end comm radio performance, while also distributing the SIRIUS/XM radio to each seat on the intercom. Prior to my flight in the very latest SR22T, I visited the Cirrus Vision Center and took advantage of a reacquaintance flight in a normally aspirated SR22, for comparison’s sake, with McIver. Though the reported weather in Knoxville can rarely out-freeze a winter metar in Duluth, the chill on the ramp definitely felt appropriate for early December as we stepped out of the hangar for a preflight.
Payload with full fuel
By the time we switched over to Miami Center, blackest night had fallen. The plan was to stop in Miami and continue on to Marathon Key early the next morning. As Miami Executive Airport (KTMB) drew closer, the skies over South Florida became a hive of activity. We kept a watchful eye outside the cockpit and on the traffic display as ATC vectored us for landing on KTMB’s Runway 27R. The approach controller asked if I’d prefer the RNAV or a visual approach.
Airframe Maintenance
In 2006, the Cirrus further underwent an upgrade with the introduction of a turbocharged model into the market, the Cirrus SR22 G2 Turbo. It featured twin turbo normalizers, twin intercoolers, and an in-built oxygen system. The engine mountings were increased from the four-point mounts it initially had to a six-point mount. This improved the engine’s stability resulting in reduced engine vibrations. Cirrus introduced the fourth generation of the SR22 in 2013, but unceremoniously skipped the G4 designation, and instead called it the G5 which was available in both NA and Turbo variants. The G5 had a lot of improvements over the G3 and introduced new features.
The Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS)
Also in that line, depending on how and where you fly (at high or low altitude, in different temperatures, and depending on the power setting) will determine your rate of fuel consumption. The Cirrus SR22 requires an engine overhaul to be done after every 2,000 flight hours. Expenses for engine overhaul, if considered on an annual basis, will come to about $4,090 per year. Also, additional features such as air conditioning, ice protection, technological features, and other aesthetics will increase the price. While, variable costs will fluctuate depending on use, repairs, maintenance, or personal upgrades and alterations. It was designed to be the first of its kind whole aircraft parachute system, installed in an aircraft as an extra safety feature.
Wing loading
The first Cirrus debuted with the Continental IO-550-N, 310 hp, nose-mounted piston engine. Featuring an Avidyne Entegra flight display instead of the traditional flight instruments, made the Cirrus SR22 achieved a milestone of having a fully integrated glass cockpit for avionics. The wing root fairings were also redesigned to produce less drag and now had LED recognition lights. The dihedral angle of the wings was also increased to improve stability and handling. On the models with the CFIKI package, the amount of fluid held was increased to provide 30 and 15 minutes more flight time in normal and max modes, respectively.
If we break down these costs and convert them to an annual rate, the figure will come to about $1,800 per year. Another extra advantage of digging deeper into your pockets is the fact that you can take advantage of the warranty and, in some cases, a paid maintenance package, which would greatly reduce your annual maintenance costs. Everyone knows that the price of something doesn't just depend on how much it costs to buy.
Cirrus SR22 Insurance Options
Like the SR20, the SR22 utilizes a side-stick control yoke, which despite its look, is surprisingly easy to use. To rotate, all you need to do is press your arm into the armrest and the airplane sprints away from the runway. Even at slow speeds, you have plenty of authority in the ailerons to keep the airplane from falling off on a wing. A coolie hat-type switch on the top of the side stick handles aileron and elevator trim. The switch engages small motors that drive spring cartridges attached to the control surfaces.
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Plane and Pilot expands upon the vast base of knowledge and experience from aviation’s most reputable influencers to inspire, educate, entertain and inform. Pull back to 30.5 inches and lean to the cyan-colored line on the fuel flow indicator. It was a cold day, and the CHTs remained well below the 420- degree range noted in the POH. In a full-power climb, the POH says you’ll see 1200 FPM, which we confirmed before pulling the power back. Max weight liftoff speeds—and subsequent ground run—have increased from a previous 72 knots to a new 80 knots, requiring 1239 feet of ground roll.
Though this seems like a high rate of descent, there have only been minor injuries during emergencies where the CAPS was used. Cirrus Aircraft has updated its single-engined SR-series light aircraft, rolling out new cabin options and aerodynamic changes that improve efficiency and boost speed. Cirrus Perspective Touch+ includes larger, more-colorful displays and offers three times more resolution making them ideal for viewing charts, managing your flight plan, or keeping an eye on the weather. A commercial pilot, editor-in-Chief Isabel Goyer has been flying for more than 40 years, with hundreds of different aircraft in her logbook and thousands of hours.
As with all Cirrus models, the propeller governor is set in a fixed position, requiring no prop control. Instead, it’s a compilation of advanced features and improvements that Cirrus has added to the aircraft over the past few years. The Spectra exterior lighting system was introduced with the G6 in 2017—Whelen Engineering partnered to develop the wingtip light assemblies and other elements—and it has proven its value.
The ceviche was the best I’ve had, but the revelation for me was the crunchy corn kernels bathed in a light sauce, a perfect compromise between popcorn and nuts. One of the songs that came on was Good Charlotte’s “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous,” a single infused with punk-pop tempos and heavily steeped in class envy (the song’s lyrics advocate robbing the mansions of the wealthy). Ironically, Good Charlotte’s members today are grown men with families who admit to using aviation to its full advantage to see their kids more often while on tour. They just so happen to be rich and famous themselves now too, thanks to a string of hit songs, and are no longer trying to stick it to the man. Owner insurance costs will also come to around $4,000 per year depending on the type of cover. Considering if you don’t own a hanger, the cost of renting one will depend on the type of hanger, and the area that you are in.
The cost of maintaining a Cirrus SR22 (depending on the model and use) averages at approximately $71,849 per year. The canopy is deployed within seconds and the aircraft floats to the ground. This incident inspired the implementation of a safety device that could give pilots and everyone on board a way out of bad situations with minimum casualties. The company later introduced its latest variant of the SR22, the Cirrus SR22 G6 in 2017 with major improvements in its technology and avionics. 2013 saw the debut of the fourth generation model, dubbed the Cirrus SR22 G5, and its turbo version, Cirrus SR22T G5. Success of the prior Cirrus SR20 did not stop the aircraft manufacturer from producing a more powerful, refined, and capable aircraft.
Unfortunately, the SR22 is not pressurized, but an oxygen system is available to allow customers to fly at high altitudes. Cruise to Caribbean and discover the cliff-diving, breeze-swaying, sand-between-your-toes, no-worries pace of island life. Hundreds of years of history have left jungle ruins from ancient times and vibrant colonial towns with brightly painted buildings reflecting a fascinating history.
It is centered around using technology to improve the flight experience. The composites used in the body of the SR22 are not only lighter than conventional materials. But it is also significantly stronger according to the crash tests conducted by Cirrus. The wings are also built as a single piece and are joined to the aircraft using a spar.
The former actively interrogates the transponders of nearby aircraft and improves the ADS-B on the MFD. Both systems provide the pilot with visual and audio feedback to alert them of any threat. After its release in 2001, it took the SR22 two years to become the best-selling general aviation aircraft and has maintained the feat every year since. As of January 2022, the SR series has sold over 8,000 units, with no signs of sales slowing down.
Unexpected repairs, unscheduled maintenance, cost of parts to be replaced, and aircraft cleaning will also contribute to the annual budget. Though, these costs are very difficult to determine, as they will vary for the same aircraft from year to year. But taking an average figure we can set the cost at an average of $4,000 per year. An annual inspection fee which will cover the basic inspections for the engine, airframe, and propeller, plus labor and cost of parts used for corrective maintenance will average at around $5,000 per year. Costs such as fuel, annual inspections, insurance, hangar space, repairs, and maintenance will always be there as long as you own an airplane.
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