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STATE OF THE ART LIFESTYLE Jet interiors, avionics and ease of management for the private pilot, long distance performance with a range of over one thousand miles – plus, of course, personalisable details in the owner’s style. It’s the new Cirrus SR22 G6-SR by Sergio Barlocchetti - ph. courtesy by Cirrus Aircraft
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The new Cirrus SR22 G6-SR is equipped with a 315hp engine and has a range of over 1,000 nautical miles. It benefits from improved aerodynamics on the undercarriage legs and wingtips, features that cut fuel consumption and increase cruising speed by 9 knots, lifting it to 176 knots
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on’t be distracted by the lack of a jet engine – even though
new model also mounts the latest iteration of the Cirrus IQ mobile
the Cirrus SR22 is powered by a single piston engine it’s the
app for remote management of the aircraft and its instruments.
most luxurious and sought-after personal mobility aircraft in
The avionics are the Perspective+ version of the Garmin 1000, ten
the world. Now in its sixth generation, hence the name G6-SR, it’s
times faster than its predecessor. This opens the way to advanced
the result of the growth that has seen the Duluth, Minnesota based
functionality like animated images on the Nexrad radar for the
company, founded in 1984, build and deliver 8,000 examples over
weather display of the SiriusXM system, which shows storm cell
a period of around twenty years, a fleet that overall has exceeded a
the movement. It also enhances the on-board experience, providing
total of 13 million flight hours. It offers luxurious interiors with select
reception for a large number of music channels to be enjoyed through
leathers, air conditioning, streamlined flight management designed
the headphones. The Perspective+ also offers the ability to select a
to suit amateur pilots, high performance and especially the standard
visual approach for any airfield from the menu, and then the Primary
feature that makes the greatest contribution to safety, the Cirrus
Flight Display shows symbols similar to those of an instrument flight
Airframe Parachute System (CAPS), an integrated parachute that
path that guide you to the runway threshold. Another of the avionics
in case of mishap brings passengers back down to Earth inside the
suite’s features is improved display of the flight’s vertical profile
aircraft. So far this system has enabled 220 people to return safely
and the ability to pull up the digitalised visual maps (VFR) and
to the ground after an accident.
instrumental maps (IFR), while the decoded radio frequencies remind
The sixth generation of the SR22 sees this five-seat American single
you by name who you are speaking with. The new model’s incredible
engine aircraft equipped with a 315hp engine and with a range of
visual impact is heightened by the new interior and exterior liveries
over 1,000 nautical miles benefit from improved aerodynamics on the
with prestigious details added without increasing unloaded weight –
undercarriage legs and wingtips, features that cut fuel consumption
in other words, maintaining the same useful load performance that
and increase cruising speed by 9 knots, lifting it to 176 knots. The
has made the SR22 the world’s best-selling single-engine aircraft
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The new model’s incredible visual impact is heightened by the new interior and exterior liveries with prestigious details added without increasing unloaded weight. Cirrus has also introduced eight new exterior colours, co-ordinated with the interior decor
from 2002 to today. Fully loaded, it takes off at 3,600 pounds, empty it weighs 2,270 pounds, leaving 600 kg to split between people and fuel. An internal ski rack makes loading easier, as does the redesigned access door, which can now also be unlocked using the remote control, opening to 90 degrees. The aircraft is equipped for night and instrument flying, so boarding at night is facilitated by Spectra illuminated stairs, while the external area used for boarding and disembarking is lit by a projected Cirrus logo as a “puddle light”, which adds an additional touch of style. On board there is also a new multifunctional USB panel with two ports for charging mobile devices like telephones or laptops during the flight. The Cirrus IQ app improves the aircaft’s connectivity, providing more information. With just a few touches the flight plan can be sent to the control centre and aircraft instrumentation. The aircraft’s flight status display has been redesigned to include the plane’s call sign, and a new navigation bar shows the condition of the aircraft, monitoring inspection and maintenance intervals through the Maintenance Minder function, which keeps track of upcoming deadlines and sends notifications when needed. In flight, the on-board hour counter automatically updates the inspection schedules, providing a countdown to the
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nearest maintenance event. This is a very handy feature for owners whose aircraft is not in constant use. The “My Journey” module automatically records every flight and displays the journey statistics and objectives reached, making it easy to compile logbooks and recall the most pleasant events. As for the liveries, Cirrus has introduced eight new exterior colours, co-ordinated with interior colours, while the builder’s Xi Design team, in collaboration with Sherwin Williams Aerospace, has developed a new varnish that improves the definition and characteristics of the chosen livery. “From the beginning of the Xi programme in 2009 we created an exclusive experience that exploits cutting edge technology”, says Alex Alequin. “We’re enthusiastic about presenting a daring collection of colours, in premium leather, too, to create a personalised aircraft that can complement its owner’s style”. Equipped with the options that everyone goes for, it costs around 900,000 dollars, but it’s impossible to find anything more exclusive on the market in this category.
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