Mike - enjoy the videos. The piece you missed in this in my opinion is the real reason the SR20 is underrated, and the reason they were crushed by their big brother the 22...the weight and balance. Most SR20s have a max useful load of about 840 lbs before you add that A/c which subtracts about 50lbs. Once you add 330 lbs of gas and a 200lb pilot, you only have 260 pounds for pax and luggage combined. They are pretty, have cool avionics, and look like a BMW inside, but you had better have tiny buddies, no luggage, or REALLY short flights planned. Compare to an older 182, and its 1200lb useful, there is no comparison unless you really are just looking for a 2 seater. Best
Everyone says just buy the SR22. But the SR20 is a very fine airplane. The latest with the 4cyl Lycoming IO-390 and will fly 150 knots in cruise and it has up to a 2,400 TBO if flown 40 hrs plus per month.
I did most of my flying in 1980's 172's, I recently switched to a Cirrus SR22 and I absolutely love it. It's like a GA airliner with the avionics and the speed/range is excellent.
Hey Mike, what about the earlier version that the average pilot could possible afford. I saw an earlier version with 2 blades and basic avionics. Please review one of those which paved the way for these later models
I was surprised at the reasonable pricing on some of these 2006 models. Granted, some have higher hours below $180k price. Fuel and maintenance higher, but it’s a big powerful 4 seater. I was considering a build but my mission is occasional cross country so not too concerned about fuel. A used SR20 is worth considering.
Branislav Babic More money, anywhere from $35k to $80k depending on the avionics. A used Cirrus is just another option over a build that I had not considered. A way to get into a more modern plane with more room, without the build. There are many other things to consider than just talking price. All the used planes I had thought about I wasn’t willing to sink that much cash in. $200k was my limit for an IFR capable newer plane. A cirrus has to depreciate in value more than a metal plane, it may not make sense for some.
Nobody talks about the fact that the parachute is there because it couldn’t get certified for spin recovery without it. But still nice plane. Although they are behind with engine technology. They need Rotax
Myth repeat. Cirrus was spin certified in Europe. The FAA did not require the spin certification in the USA because the parachute is superior to any need to certify for spins.
My first airplane and I still love it. Economic, fast. We can load it with luggage and fly 500NM with my wife. I'm a big guy so this is perfect for my size too. Thanks Mike, couldn't agree more that it is underrated as I would never have believed I could afford a Cirrus but my SR20 G2 made it possible. This on is G3 with Perspective so possibly a touch higher in terms of price but it still remains in the same range as an M20J Mooney in terms of price with more room and probably as fast
I can't really compare but the only additional maintenance cost is the parachute that's needs to be repacked every 10 year or so. Engine is a Conti, slightly more expensive than a Lyco to maintain, mainly because of the 6 cylinders.
@@CyrilDeretz Thanks for the insight, im almost done with my PPL and looking for ways to continue flying. Some low time (1000 hrs) SR20 G3s here are 150k which isnt too bad all things considered, especially if you share with 4 people or so. A flying club in the area has one club members can rent for 130 bucks/hour, probably the route im going to take. Amazing plane and will hopefully get to try it out soonish :)
@NonyaBusiness! Funny enough, the C182s for sale here for the same price all have a couple thousand hours on them and they dont come with glass cockpits. Really seems like the Cirrus is the better deal here. Well, im going to finish my PPL hopefully this year and then see what i will do. The flying club thing sounds really interesting too, maybe thats the better route to take as a fresh pilot. Good luck with your training :)
Yes, the SR22T is $980 loaded with FIKI and all the other goodies. And the slower, no chute, more to maintain, more to insure, flys less high DA62 is $1.3m
I fly an A36 Bonanza and I never saw anything that underrates the Cirrus SR20 quite the contrary. By the way all manufacturers are innovative in their own ways.
Mike. Happy to see you reviewing a plane other than an LSA but to say it’s a plane that no one talks about is either being completely naïve or.over zealous hyperbole to hype the vid.
This is the main negative with Mike's videos. There is no faulting his enthusiasm and passion, but he adds so much hyperbole and too many superlatives. Example in this video: "The lights in a Cirrus are ALL LED.... for the most part". That makes no sense. They're either all LED or they're not. And if you don't know, that's fine but don't make it up! There are so many technical inaccuracies in these video, where he clearly doesn't know the facts and just makes something up.
Odd to me that with so much thought in the design, they designed it in such a way that you have to cut into the fuselage to repack the chute every 10 years, then repair and re-paint. I believe owners are getting quotes for $30k+ for a parachute repack, not sure if that includes the rocket motor and I’m almost positive it does not include the line cutters since they’re replaced every 7 yrs. There are certainly some Cirrus-specific costs that you have to consider when you’re doing your pre-purchase research and budget.
I love love flying the SR -20 and very comfortable for big guy like myself. Plenty of shoulder room and very stable. On a cool day, you can hit Vy 96 very quickly. Love it! But very pricey to rent.
Great eye candy. Solid airplane. Good reputation. Still pricey for any aviator making 50k. I have a Wittman Tailwind W8 with a W10 wing and 0-200A for power. Not even in the same category. 25k. Still a blast to fly and a true thoroughbred. Come to Ionia Michigan and do a review on the first design that was authorized as an experimental amateur built aircraft. On another note...for higher priced birds..the Cirrus offers a lot for the money. Nice job on this.
Haha good question. I honestly would still go for the Sling TSi. Because the Cirrus will still cost me a lot more to operate and maintain. And I think My TSi will hold it's resale value better in the next 5-7 years.
@@mojogrip Yeah, I kept waiting for you to point out the Sling TSI goes almost exactly the same cruise speed on half the gas--and on mogas if you can get it.
Hey mike I really enjoy your videos and I got question for you ,I have me and my wife with three kids, in your opinion what would be the best affordable air plan (less than 250k) to carry all of us as example from Virginia to Florida fast safe and comfortable,thanks.
You need to do some research buddy, 4 seater airplanes obviously won't cut it for you. Maybe look at a Piper Saratoga or a Piper Cherokee 6, those are 6 seater airplanes
So Mike I have a question. What made you choose to go with an experimental sling over a certified SR20? Was it the expense? Was it the opportunity to have a new airplane for the same price as a used airplane? I would love to know your thought process
NonyaBusiness! Yep, the 1960’s GA planes really aren’t appealing, they are just the only options until recently. I’m thinking to build an experimental so I can upgrade components as needed without ridiculous cost. Wish there was a proven 6 seat experimental too.
Only Cirrus has parachutes in its class of certified single engine. The next option would be Light sport aircraft, and experimental aircraft. Those will have parachute options as well.
@@mojogrip True SLSA like Flight Design and Pipistrel have chutes. And experimentals like the Evolution (which is a jetprop and far faster than the Cirrus SR2x). But the Cirrus SF50 VLJ jet also has a chute.
I wouldn't say the SR20 is underrated at all. It's capabilities are well known. The reason it's less popular than most of it's competitors is simply because it's overPRICED.
Great airplanes, yes, but too expensive for most GA pilots, and above a lot of pilots' skill levels, especially with the inherent spin recovery issue. Also, isn't a G1000 panel, while very nice with everything integrated, an exhorbitant fit for a small aircraft?
There is NO spin recovery issue for Cirrus. That is a myth repeated by some. The Cirrus has the best stall characteristics of most GA aircraft. Spin recovery is the same as with any other aircraft. The plane is placarded against intentional spins as are most GA aircraft. Cirrus recommends spin recovery if there is enough altitude UNLESS you believe the recovery would not be possible given other circumstances, the the chute pull is the best emergency method. The Cirrus was spin certified in Europe EASA. It was not spin certified in the USA because it wasn't required.
What spin recovery issue? Again, the FAA allowed Cirrus to get certified without spin testing given the chute. BUT. Europe did not, and Cirrus had to demonstrate it to get EASA certification. The glass in a CIrrus fits the mission Cirrus is capable of, namely cross-country all weather flying up to FL25.
it only has a parachute because the plane would not pass being certified without it,,, meaning the wing is a bad design,,,, a parachute is not a good thing for non pilots to understand,, being under the chute the descent is twice as fast as a plane being full stalled with no chute ,,, plus there is no forward travel component being under a chute,,,,, you hit hard and fast and flat under a chute,, all bad thing ,, you are far better off being in a plane without a chute
Not true. Cirrus is fully certified. The FAA allowed Cirrus to forgo spin testing because they demonstrated the chute will correct any spin. Cirrus did demonstrate full spin testing to get European EASA certification.
@@gbigsangle3044 ya faa with the chute,, meaning its not cert without the chute as its not likely to recover on its own,,, the crash and death rate for a cirrus is near the top of all GA
@@MAGApepe Quit lying about Cirrus. It just makes you goofs look more feeble and jealous. Cirrus is a FULLY certified aircraft in the USA and Europe. They did spin testing in Europe so the plane can easily pass that test. The FAA exempted the spin test in the USA because the chute is SUUPERIOR to recovery in a spin. Cirrus has the BEST safety record in GA. Period.
@@gbigsangle3044 go look it up ,, i hate to give ya the news,, diamond aircraft has the BEST safety record on GA.... you just sound stupid and ignorant ,,, its exempt with the chute because it cant recover from a spin easily ,, you re just a lame troll.....bye felicia
@@gbigsangle3044 cirrus death rate is almost 4 times the death rate in a diamond,,, look and learn flygenesis.ca/flight-training-blog/why-diamond-aircraft-are-the-safest-choice-for-aviation-training/
@@ATC235 Because the SR20 is not positioned as a high altitude cruiser like the SR22 and SR22T. The 20 has a low ceiling of 17,500 compared to a ceiling of 25k for the SR22T.
To me, the Cessna 300/350/Ttx are much better imo. Just didn't do well in the market and again overpriced just like Cirrus for most GA potential buyers.
Eugene Vonel: You ain’t flying this Spin, it’s underrated. Spin: Underrated my speedy metal ass! I'd prefer the SR22 anyways. Me: Travel to the other universe to find out more. You will find Spin & Sonic on ABC, ITV if you’re British.
@@MistamannfourI can't really notice it since the tip tanks were installed on my dad's bo, I think they really added some stability (N65LV). Also it has TKS and a good autopilot so it's really a travel machine.
UNDERRATED !!???? I’d say the most overrated hands down … cirrus is not that great of an airplane. especially being compared to the DA-40 … why does everyone “love” cirrus ? Because of the parachute . Oh ok well why does it have a parachute? Because it has to . They have. HORRIBLE Saftey record! between the 20 and 22 there was 16 fatalities in 2011 alone. not only that It won’t come out of a spin . Also a da-40 with a complete engine failure will descend slower than a cirrus with a chute deployed . Also Diamond has 1 fatality in the history of diamond aircrafts . For the amount of money they cost you shouldn’t have to slam the doors for them to shut and the knobs and what not are garbage plastic . If I’m paying that amount of money the doors should shut with ease and the knobs and other stuff should be billet (for example) like the DA-40 .
Mike - enjoy the videos. The piece you missed in this in my opinion is the real reason the SR20 is underrated, and the reason they were crushed by their big brother the 22...the weight and balance. Most SR20s have a max useful load of about 840 lbs before you add that A/c which subtracts about 50lbs. Once you add 330 lbs of gas and a 200lb pilot, you only have 260 pounds for pax and luggage combined. They are pretty, have cool avionics, and look like a BMW inside, but you had better have tiny buddies, no luggage, or REALLY short flights planned. Compare to an older 182, and its 1200lb useful, there is no comparison unless you really are just looking for a 2 seater. Best
About to work on my Private pilot’s certificate and watch a ton of relevant videos. Yours have the best content by far, keep up the great work Mike!
Everyone says just buy the SR22. But the SR20 is a very fine airplane. The latest with the 4cyl Lycoming IO-390 and will fly 150 knots in cruise and it has up to a 2,400 TBO if flown 40 hrs plus per month.
I did most of my flying in 1980's 172's, I recently switched to a Cirrus SR22 and I absolutely love it. It's like a GA airliner with the avionics and the speed/range is excellent.
@Javier Lopez corrected!
I’m a Purdue student training in professional flight. We fly SR-20’s which I love. Very nice and comfortable and easy to fly
The sr20 and 22 are beautiful to fly with a range just over 620 nautical miles which at 75% power gives u around 4hrs in air with a 45min reserve tank
Irony Alert!: By the time most people can afford one of these, their bladders are unable to go that kind of distance!
@@GoodLifeInSpain 🤣🤣🤣 brilliant reply 🤘🤘🤘
Ever heard of a Little John? They even come with an attachment for the ladies. www.sportys.com/pilotshop/little-john-pilot-urinal.html
The 20 is an awesome airplane, the G6 with the 215 Lycoming I've flown was truing out between 150 and 155 at 6,000 feet. Great airplanes.
Hey Mike, what about the earlier version that the average pilot could possible afford. I saw an earlier version with 2 blades and basic avionics. Please review one of those which paved the way for these later models
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I was surprised at the reasonable pricing on some of these 2006 models. Granted, some have higher hours below $180k price. Fuel and maintenance higher, but it’s a big powerful 4 seater. I was considering a build but my mission is occasional cross country so not too concerned about fuel. A used SR20 is worth considering.
But how much is C172 same year and state?
Branislav Babic
More money, anywhere from $35k to $80k depending on the avionics. A used Cirrus is just another option over a build that I had not considered. A way to get into a more modern plane with more room, without the build. There are many other things to consider than just talking price. All the used planes I had thought about I wasn’t willing to sink that much cash in. $200k was my limit for an IFR capable newer plane. A cirrus has to depreciate in value more than a metal plane, it may not make sense for some.
Cirrus would be a great plane to start with.
....if you are a Millionaire....
i really enjoy his you go in depth showing the features of the aircraft
Nobody talks about the fact that the parachute is there because it couldn’t get certified for spin recovery without it. But still nice plane. Although they are behind with engine technology. They need Rotax
Myth repeat. Cirrus was spin certified in Europe. The FAA did not require the spin certification in the USA because the parachute is superior to any need to certify for spins.
@Влад Платон this is the GA world. Spins are a factor.
My first airplane and I still love it. Economic, fast. We can load it with luggage and fly 500NM with my wife. I'm a big guy so this is perfect for my size too. Thanks Mike, couldn't agree more that it is underrated as I would never have believed I could afford a Cirrus but my SR20 G2 made it possible. This on is G3 with Perspective so possibly a touch higher in terms of price but it still remains in the same range as an M20J Mooney in terms of price with more room and probably as fast
Is a Cirrus much more expensive to maintain than lets say a Cessna 172/182 in your experience?
I can't really compare but the only additional maintenance cost is the parachute that's needs to be repacked every 10 year or so. Engine is a Conti, slightly more expensive than a Lyco to maintain, mainly because of the 6 cylinders.
@@CyrilDeretz Thanks for the insight, im almost done with my PPL and looking for ways to continue flying. Some low time (1000 hrs) SR20 G3s here are 150k which isnt too bad all things considered, especially if you share with 4 people or so. A flying club in the area has one club members can rent for 130 bucks/hour, probably the route im going to take.
Amazing plane and will hopefully get to try it out soonish :)
@FullThrottle at that price, you will probably find the G3 that have Avidyne avionics, unlike the one on the video
@NonyaBusiness! Funny enough, the C182s for sale here for the same price all have a couple thousand hours on them and they dont come with glass cockpits. Really seems like the Cirrus is the better deal here.
Well, im going to finish my PPL hopefully this year and then see what i will do. The flying club thing sounds really interesting too, maybe thats the better route to take as a fresh pilot. Good luck with your training :)
Great presentation/tour inside and out, much appreciated. Thinking about buying the first plane and SR20 is on my shortlist.
If I'm buying a plane, it's the SR20/22 or something dual prop. Love the fact of having a parachute.
Starting price brand new is $500,000 to $600,000. The SR22 G6 turbo fully loaded is 1 million
Yes, the SR22T is $980 loaded with FIKI and all the other goodies. And the slower, no chute, more to maintain, more to insure, flys less high DA62 is $1.3m
Amazing! You know what aircraft I would like to see in depth like you did here? The DA42
Keep it up!
Cirrus is sick !
This is a fantastic 2 seats aircraft
I fly an A36 Bonanza and I never saw anything that underrates the Cirrus SR20 quite the contrary. By the way all manufacturers are innovative in their own ways.
Mike. Happy to see you reviewing a plane other than an LSA but to say it’s a plane that no one talks about is either being completely naïve or.over zealous hyperbole to hype the vid.
This is the main negative with Mike's videos. There is no faulting his enthusiasm and passion, but he adds so much hyperbole and too many superlatives. Example in this video: "The lights in a Cirrus are ALL LED.... for the most part". That makes no sense. They're either all LED or they're not. And if you don't know, that's fine but don't make it up! There are so many technical inaccuracies in these video, where he clearly doesn't know the facts and just makes something up.
Currently flying a SR22G5 at my club. It’s a joy. Only complain is the fuel pump and side stick spring.
Another great video, Mike!
Odd to me that with so much thought in the design, they designed it in such a way that you have to cut into the fuselage to repack the chute every 10 years, then repair and re-paint. I believe owners are getting quotes for $30k+ for a parachute repack, not sure if that includes the rocket motor and I’m almost positive it does not include the line cutters since they’re replaced every 7 yrs. There are certainly some Cirrus-specific costs that you have to consider when you’re doing your pre-purchase research and budget.
Great coverage on this plane.
Now that I know that they are underrated I will be going to go and buy one tomorrow.
They're not underrated at all lol
I totally agree with you..
Underrated? Come on Mike where have you been lol
@@readyross he's busy stroking the hard on he has for light sport and experimentals
Nope, and expensive as fuck
@@Doggepe The SR20 is not expensive...Half of Cessna lineup is at the same price point.
SR20 vs Sling TSI for low time GA pilot? Which would you recommend?
Thanks Mike. Love to see a flight video of this plane! :-)
Drooling as I see this model
I love love flying the SR -20 and very comfortable for big guy like myself. Plenty of shoulder room and very stable. On a cool day, you can hit Vy 96 very quickly. Love it! But very pricey to rent.
Sick video!!!!!
Great eye candy. Solid airplane. Good reputation. Still pricey for any aviator making 50k.
I have a Wittman Tailwind W8 with a W10 wing and 0-200A for power. Not even in the same category. 25k. Still a blast to fly and a true thoroughbred. Come to Ionia Michigan and do a review on the first design that was authorized as an experimental amateur built aircraft.
On another note...for higher priced birds..the Cirrus offers a lot for the money.
Nice job on this.
De-icing is the reason the SR20 never took off in sales. Not to mention the generally low useful load.
I love your Videos Thanks
I think this plane is really awesome and I like it a lot nice instrument panel and cockpit
Thanks for the video, I enjoyed it!! 👍
This may sound like a dumb question but if price wasn't an issue, which one would you prefer Sling 4Tsi or Cirrus SR20?
Haha good question. I honestly would still go for the Sling TSi. Because the Cirrus will still cost me a lot more to operate and maintain. And I think My TSi will hold it's resale value better in the next 5-7 years.
@@mojogrip Yeah, I kept waiting for you to point out the Sling TSI goes almost exactly the same cruise speed on half the gas--and on mogas if you can get it.
They are not comparable. The Sling 4 is a kit plane, experimental, you should compare it to an RV instead. The SR20 is a fully certified aircraft.
Now I understand it.. very good teaching method..
Cool. Thanks for the aircraft intro.
Excellent review, I would like to see a velocity review also. It's an efficient airplane.
alessdre I fly 8.5/9 Gal/h lean of peak with mine with 130kts TAS
I appreciate what you do mike...7AF
They are beautiful!!!
Totally agree
Issue I have is that I have short legs and long torso. When the seat is all the way forward my knees are right against (pressing against) the dash.
Hey mike I really enjoy your videos and I got question for you ,I have me and my wife with three kids, in your opinion what would be the best affordable air plan (less than 250k) to carry all of us as example from Virginia to
Florida fast safe and comfortable,thanks.
You need to do some research buddy, 4 seater airplanes obviously won't cut it for you. Maybe look at a Piper Saratoga or a Piper Cherokee 6, those are 6 seater airplanes
So Mike I have a question. What made you choose to go with an experimental sling over a certified SR20? Was it the expense? Was it the opportunity to have a new airplane for the same price as a used airplane? I would love to know your thought process
Easy price & capability. The SR20 new in base spec is around $520k and premium $620k vs a new Sling TSi fully loaded being around $330-$350k
Flown it, loved it.
Thank u brother.. Very Thanx..
Great review!
Great video of the cirrus SR20 Mike 😁👍 👍🤘 BIGGUN
Very Excellent video... Very Good video..
Hey buddy, how tall are you? I'm 6'3 wondering how I'd fit
i love the dope Merc in the background :)
What?
my local flight trainer only carries these, drives me insane. Way to expensive to learn on or even rent.
Hello from Lagos. Nice review.
Love the AC. that is serious requirement for non-pilot passengers who won’t understand why a rattle trap GA plane doesn’t have it.
NonyaBusiness! Yep, the 1960’s GA planes really aren’t appealing, they are just the only options until recently. I’m thinking to build an experimental so I can upgrade components as needed without ridiculous cost. Wish there was a proven 6 seat experimental too.
Yeah...right. That's why one crashed today, and the safety chute didn't even work.
They’re not underated, just too expensive. Rather have an older twin.
Good luck with those bills on your older twin.
@John Cena I say if you fly less than 500 nm on average trips just get a cheap G1 and drop 25k on upgrades and avionics
@John Cena Gen 1 caps are most intrusive for 10 year inspection.
I've never seen doors so akin to the deployment of air brakes.
Hi Mike
Apart from Cirrus which other small aircraft has a parachute???
Only Cirrus has parachutes in its class of certified single engine. The next option would be Light sport aircraft, and experimental aircraft. Those will have parachute options as well.
@@mojogrip True SLSA like Flight Design and Pipistrel have chutes. And experimentals like the Evolution (which is a jetprop and far faster than the Cirrus SR2x). But the Cirrus SF50 VLJ jet also has a chute.
Is there ever a concern for passengers who accidentally step on the ailerons or falls on the wing components?
It’s amazing!
I wouldn't say the SR20 is underrated at all. It's capabilities are well known. The reason it's less popular than most of it's competitors is simply because it's overPRICED.
I recently transtioned on the Cirrus SR20 and can confirm ifs an amazing aircraft!
What?
About time to do a Skystar Kitfox vid my man.
Good teaching method..
Great airplanes, yes, but too expensive for most GA pilots, and above a lot of pilots' skill levels, especially with the inherent spin recovery issue. Also, isn't a G1000 panel, while very nice with everything integrated, an exhorbitant fit for a small aircraft?
There is NO spin recovery issue for Cirrus. That is a myth repeated by some. The Cirrus has the best stall characteristics of most GA aircraft. Spin recovery is the same as with any other aircraft. The plane is placarded against intentional spins as are most GA aircraft. Cirrus recommends spin recovery if there is enough altitude UNLESS you believe the recovery would not be possible given other circumstances, the the chute pull is the best emergency method. The Cirrus was spin certified in Europe EASA. It was not spin certified in the USA because it wasn't required.
What spin recovery issue? Again, the FAA allowed Cirrus to get certified without spin testing given the chute. BUT. Europe did not, and Cirrus had to demonstrate it to get EASA certification. The glass in a CIrrus fits the mission Cirrus is capable of, namely cross-country all weather flying up to FL25.
Too bad cirrus can’t pressurize it. $600k just to dry out my nostrils? No thanks.
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Was in love with the sr22. Shopping now for a Piper Malibu (pressurized)
The new cirrus Sr 20 G8 has a 215 HP engine , cruises at 155 kts.
Wolf Moller a turbo 182rg made in 1968 goes just as fast...
@@BLAMBERRY Definitely not at 10gl/hr...
subbed. good vid!
Watch for the Raptor Aircraft, they are trying to build a diesel powered home built for $130,000 complete. I hope they do it!
Raptor is a vapor aircraft. It's been 'coming' for 10 years now.
Raptor has been turding around for a decade now. They are not close.
How do you get into the back seats?
eottoe2001 the same way you get into the back seats of a 2002 Honda Civic coupe I imagine.
The front seats hinge like a car. You have two doors btw. Gull wing style.
I would love to own a Cirrus but only a very few people can afford one
Cirrus sells more piston singles than any other maker.
Well I would like to know what type of work the owners do I work in a paper mill and I make about 80k a year
@@ronmarshall6829 Don't know. But the yearly numbers on aircraft sales always show Cirrus way ahead of all other piston singles in their class.
Similar model for sale for those interested
www.controller.com/listings/aircraft/for-sale/188572121/2010-cirrus-sr20-g3
Running costs ??
The useful on the SR20 is 1022lbs. Fuel burn at cruise about 10gph.
If you get the lycoming IO390 then get ready for maintenance downtime. Oil seeps from the case half. And oil filler tube/ cylinder drains
No Mike, not underrated, just expensive. Dreams only for common folks like me. Also to get proper AC you gotta go G5, and that's mad money🤑
Interestingly owned by China Aviation Industry General Aircraft.
I fly one it is nottttttttt underrated
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SR20!!!! I guess you have a very different opinion than the majority 🤦🏼♂️🤦🏼♂️🤦🏼♂️
Hi Mike, please do a feature on Sonex aircraft someday...(Y)
Noted!
Bellanca ... A much more underrated aircraft company.
How is this ever underrated?
it only has a parachute because the plane would not pass being certified without it,,, meaning the wing is a bad design,,,, a parachute is not a good thing for non pilots to understand,, being under the chute the descent is twice as fast as a plane being full stalled with no chute ,,, plus there is no forward travel component being under a chute,,,,, you hit hard and fast and flat under a chute,, all bad thing ,, you are far better off being in a plane without a chute
Not true. Cirrus is fully certified. The FAA allowed Cirrus to forgo spin testing because they demonstrated the chute will correct any spin. Cirrus did demonstrate full spin testing to get European EASA certification.
@@gbigsangle3044 ya faa with the chute,, meaning its not cert without the chute as its not likely to recover on its own,,, the crash and death rate for a cirrus is near the top of all GA
@@MAGApepe Quit lying about Cirrus. It just makes you goofs look more feeble and jealous. Cirrus is a FULLY certified aircraft in the USA and Europe. They did spin testing in Europe so the plane can easily pass that test. The FAA exempted the spin test in the USA because the chute is SUUPERIOR to recovery in a spin. Cirrus has the BEST safety record in GA. Period.
@@gbigsangle3044 go look it up ,, i hate to give ya the news,, diamond aircraft has the BEST safety record on GA.... you just sound stupid and ignorant ,,, its exempt with the chute because it cant recover from a spin easily ,, you re just a lame troll.....bye felicia
@@gbigsangle3044 cirrus death rate is almost 4 times the death rate in a diamond,,, look and learn
flygenesis.ca/flight-training-blog/why-diamond-aircraft-are-the-safest-choice-for-aviation-training/
Why not a Turbo SR20. Now that would be a home run lol
The SR20 is positioned as a trainer. The SR22T is the turbo version. All share the same airframe btw.
Why not offer sr20 turbo.
@@ATC235 Because the SR20 is not positioned as a high altitude cruiser like the SR22 and SR22T. The 20 has a low ceiling of 17,500 compared to a ceiling of 25k for the SR22T.
"Cirrus is under-rated" said nobody, ever. Maybe over-rated. A million dollars for a fixed-gear, single engine piston.
To me, the Cessna 300/350/Ttx are much better imo. Just didn't do well in the market and again overpriced just like Cirrus for most GA potential buyers.
The TTx is not made anymore. They didn't sell.
Mike, you look like you fell in love. Lol
That side stick is somewhat annoying.
Wtf i Want to see a 180sx with a sr20 engine and this is a Fucking plane
Neat plane ,,but the price tag
Eugene Vonel: You ain’t flying this Spin, it’s underrated.
Spin: Underrated my speedy metal ass! I'd prefer the SR22 anyways.
Me: Travel to the other universe to find out more. You will find Spin & Sonic on ABC, ITV if you’re British.
Diamond DA50 is better! Change my mind.
Bummer on the forced advertisement in the beginning.
I think I'm #1
Beechcraft bonanza V35 upgraded with tip tanks is a way better travel machine than this.
Joris Vermeulen agreed, and if it has a yaw damper...I’ll fly it coast to coast!
As long as you get the Yaw Damper to address the Bonanza boogie, I agree. Useful load for the Bo is much greater than the Cirrus.
@@MistamannfourI can't really notice it since the tip tanks were installed on my dad's bo, I think they really added some stability (N65LV).
Also it has TKS and a good autopilot so it's really a travel machine.
Joris Vermeulen the cirrus has a better CG range
@@barrybrian5458 Don't think so... maybe the Sr 22 but doubt it.
It needs a rear view mirror.
why?
@@MAGApepe To see your passengers and any planes coming up behind.
@@homertalk not too many planes get rear ended lol
Soft touches...well maybe not soft🤣🤪
Ok,ok,ok,ok,ok,ok ad in4,3,2,1 ugh, never mind.
UNDERRATED !!???? I’d say the most overrated hands down … cirrus is not that great of an airplane. especially being compared to the DA-40 … why does everyone “love” cirrus ? Because of the parachute . Oh ok well why does it have a parachute? Because it has to . They have. HORRIBLE Saftey record! between the 20 and 22 there was 16 fatalities in 2011 alone. not only that It won’t come out of a spin . Also a da-40 with a complete engine failure will descend slower than a cirrus with a chute deployed . Also Diamond has 1 fatality in the history of diamond aircrafts .
For the amount of money they cost you shouldn’t have to slam the doors for them to shut and the knobs and what not are garbage plastic . If I’m paying that amount of money the doors should shut with ease and the knobs and other stuff should be billet (for example) like the DA-40 .