First Time Flying a Cirrus SR22T
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- Опубликовано: 4 окт 2024
- I have long thought that if I ever bought a plane it would be a Cirrus (based on the features, specs and design). I thought it was the perfect plane to step into from a Cessna 172. Well, today I had my first ever opportunity to fly (and fly in) a Cirrus SR22T. All I can say is WOW! This is a highly capable, fast and very fun plane to fly. In this video you will see my take off from KPAO and return via a Charlie transition over KSJC. After taking off from KPAO we actually flew out to KTCY to practice an IFR approach and do one take off and landing. I added the take off and landing at KTCY to the end of this video. I will cut another video showing the IFR approach next time. Thanks to my CFI Mark Erwin (www.mark1aviation.com) for his usual calm confidence in my flying abilities.
Btw, with more than 200 hours in the 172 I really had to battle my muscle memory of the Cessna's G1000 system vs the G1000 Perspective in the Cirrus. And, the call sign kept giving me a hard time (because I am so used to saying Cessna xxxxx). The flight characteristics of the Cirrus turned out to be the least of my troubles (once I got used to the fact that this plane does 80 kts over the threshold and doesn't flare nearly as much as the 172).
I am not quite sure how I will be able to go back to the 172 to complete my IFR training (getting ready for my IFR check ride soon).
Thanks again for watching. 
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Ahh memories of busy PAO airspace. I trained there and flew WVFC aircraft for about 10 years. Thanks for posting the video.
Thank you for watching.
As a 172 driver, I too have been dreaming to fly and owning a Cirrus. Thanks for posting the video I really enjoyed it.
Mike M Thanks for watching.
I enjoyed watching your flight! I'm a classic AOPA Rusty Pilot and getting back into the groove again. Keep posting videos...it encourages us middle-age guys to get back into it!
Thanks for watching.
Please don't. You old guys who lack the real professionalism of the younger student pilots piss off controllers so they have a bias against all GA. At the very least, please try not to ignorantly go trucking through the SFO Bravo.
FYI, I'm a rusty pilot who had not flown in 17 years. I started documenting my return to flying from day one back at it. It's on my channel.
One more thing I'm glad to get connected with this now to see what it takes to fly the most wanted aircraft ever
Bernard Anderson Thanks for watching!
Thanks for posting!
Thanks for watching.
just found your channel - hope you come back and post again -
Wow takes a lot to fly those Cirrus good luck fly safe
Good luck on the IFR checkride. Im preparing for my written. Like always, great video. :)
matrixab435 Thanks for watching (and good luck).
You did just GREAT considering your time and the type of the aircraft you were flying before the Cirrus22t.
Very Good.
I was raised in Menlo Park! Used to watch my Godfather and my Dad fly his 172 out of PAO when I was very young!!!
I’m now training for my PPL in a SR20 looking to eventually getting rated for the Cirrus Vision Jet!!
Are you going to post more videos soon?
I have new footage from a KPAO-KEMT flight and back in the SR22T. I am in the process of editing it. Stand by and thanks for watching.
Norcal Flyer sweet deal!! Hope to meet you one day when I do my cross country to PAO!
Thank you and thank you for watching.
I just did the same thing. And kept saying Cessna.. I mean Cirrus xxxxx. Now starting my transition in my sr22 gts lol
Thanks for watching. Enjoy the Cirrus.
Odd that planes pull so hard to the side from the prop effect.
You still flying? Loved your training videos!!
Parr 4 the Course I have been working on my instrument rating. I have more video in the Cirrus but have just not had time to edit and post. Thanks for watching!
Great video! I know you said getting used to the flight characteristics was not that big of a deal, but could you elaborate on how the transition was, going from the yoke in the Cessna to the sidestick? Was it fairly natural or did it feel really weird? Thanks!
The yoke to the side stick was no issue. You fly the Cessna with your left hand only and the side stick is exactly the same. It is not a joy stick, so the movement of the side stick (in and out, left and right) is almost identical to the yoke in the Cessna. Trimming (electronically) the side stick takes some precision however. So, I would say it was very natural. However, the flight characteristics are very different from the 172 because the SR22 is heavier and much faster. Thanks for watching.
Note that a Cirrus has more of a "side yoke", as it doesn't pivot for pitch, but must be pushed and pulled.
Nice video.
Thanks for watching.
C172 driver too...just wish I had the cash for a SR !22T
SR22T is an ideal plane for sure! Thanks for watching.
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You were ignoring your crew alerts on your climbout and parts of the flight (white blinking light lower right on PFD)...you need to pay attention as it is often a fuel tank switch alert (or worse). You also were reaching up to the G1000 side panels. all your controls are on the Perspective panel in the Cirrus.
The 22T CHTs need to be monitored closely on climbouts and hot days. keep them below 400f. you also have to learn how to pull the throttle back and lean the plane at cruise about 75% power, it runs cooler that way.
If you are not trimed out releasing AP may jerk the plane and put a lot of pressure on the stick. 90kts on approach, 20% power, 80kts over the numbers.
Flaps up at positive rate of climb. Call out CAPS available 600 feet agl. Last landing you bounced the nose wheel because you had too much speed. try to get the stall horn just prior to touching down mains.
The Cirrus turbo is a fast, heavy plane low wing compared to the little 172. To own one you usually need an instrument rating and 25 hours of CSIP training to fly it properly....more to the plane than just landing it.
Thank you for the detailed assessment. It is certainly a lot more plane than the 172 (fast and heavy). As for using the G1000 side panels, that was the muscle memory from hundreds of hours in a G1000 equipped 172. I appreciate the feedback. Thanks for watching.
GBigs Angle Interesting Assessment filled with both fact and fiction. If you’re going to give advice like this, suggest you know your numbers in detail otherwise it comes across as a criticism more so than helpful.
I own and fly an SR22T. Everything I offered is fact. Since you cite nothing you appear to just want to troll.
I thought he did an outstanding job for a 200 hour 172 pilot flying the Cirrus for the first time that is still working on his IFR rating. Since credentials seem to be important to you, I have been flying a 22 for 16 years.
You sound like the typical Cirrus douche.
Hello NorCal Flyer this is my most favorite family Aircraft I would love to own because of its safety net and high altitude IFR cross country and it's not about the aircraft it's all about the alsum Available Avionics and I had a chance to fly a side stick controls in a Columbia 400 and I love it . The G7 is the one to own and hopefully one day I'll get the chance to fly one and if you need a pilot for your IFR currency just give me a shoutout and Have a blessed Merry Christmas
I’ve been flying Diamond DA 40. Cirrus SR22T is a great airplane. You must have a big budget. Not really a trainer.
It’s good for airbus training
Love the SE22T! What is its range?
A little over 1000 nautical miles.
Norcal Flyer Thanks! Great video's!
Actual (TAS) at high altitude? FL200 and above?
Did you borrow it? Or does Advantage have a Perspective Cirrus now? They used to only have one really early model.
Andrew Brown They do but you need 300 hrs, IFR and a 10 hr check out to rent it.
Norcal Flyer what about with an instructor?
Andrew Brown Yes. I flew with my CFI Mark Erwin (I am finishing my IFR).
does the cirrus have rudder trim?
Lousy radio reception for such an fancy aircraft
That must feel weird holding the joystick at a 45 degree angle in order to maintain wings level. They should have engineered it to be setup like an A320 with electronically controlled actuators. Or just put in a conventional yoke like a Cessna.
It's not actually a joy stick. It is a side stick (or side yoke). It functions exactly like a center yoke (eg Cessna). Since you typically fly with the left hand it's actually quite natural. Thanks for watching.
Did you ever get your instrument rating?
Very close. Work has gotten in the way.
Curious, if you had your ruthers, which plane would you begin your training on??
Hands down the Cirrus. Having said that, for VFR training I exclusively flew a G1000 equipped Cessna 172SP. It is a good plane for that purpose. I have almost completed my IFR training in the same plane. But, if I had a choice (at least from this point on) I would exclusively fly the Cirrus. Faster, quieter, and nicer. I have also been in a Diamond twin (which is very nice) but the Cirrus is my choice.
i think a piper cherokee (PA28) is a nice aircraft
Melinda Fuentes j
how did you mount this goopro?
I have a GoPro mounted on a telescopic aluminum post standing vertically just behind the front seats. It was originally designed for the older 172 (pre-shoulder belts) to go horizontally between the back windows (it has suction cups on each end). Many people have asked where I got it but I have been unable to find anyone selling it any longer.
Thankfully i will never have to fly a cirrus
Great plane. Thanks for watching.
Norcal Flyer needed the CAPS system to be considered airworthy is closer to death trap than great plane. Just get a Cessna that can recover from spins and stalls
I have heard that rumor circulating.
Norcal Flyer not sure that it’s a rumor per say because it’s verifiable so it’s an objectively true statement. I didn’t know until i went to buy one and pressed them on it, feel free to do the same and they will have to tell you that it’s a requirement to even be airworthy. Your content is good, the plane is not
Norcal Flyer honeslty it’s a good video i just really don’t like the plane lol