- A Statistical Analysis of Cirrus Accidents - Pilots of America
As most of you are aware, I do a lot of Homebuilt accident statistical analyses, using the NTSB accident database As part of that, I occasionally use the same processes to look at particular production-type aircraft The ongoing discussions re: Cirrus accidents got me curious So I fired up
- Trending Cause of Cirrus SR 22 NA Turbo Engine Failures
Do Cirrus SRxx have 2 fuel pumps (one mechanical on the engine and one electric) Yes, that's what it has They are connected in series -- see the diagram below The electric one is normally used during takeoff, landing and switching tanks, but the emergency checklist calls for turning it on in case of in-flight engine failure
- Cirrus success - Pilots of America
Cirrus builds what the legacy manufacturers don’t seem interested in: Efficient, fast, comfortable planes with the latest avionics, made of modern materials Piper’s closest equivalent was designed in the 70s; Cessna’s nearest competitor hasn’t been made for nearly 40 years
- Cirrus SR20 22 vs Piper Arrow - Pilots of America
Besides cost, a big difference between the planes is that the Cirrus feels modern, and the Piper feels, well, "classic" in comparison The other biggie is the parachute; using the parachute, my non-pilot wife can, with near certainty safely land a Cirrus in a forest, with a 100' overcast 1 4 mile visibility, at night
- Cirrus SR22 GTS X G3 Turbo down 1TA7 Canton Tx, 1 Fatality, 12 26 03
Cirrus recommends pulling if the situation looks unsurvivable There have been several successful pulls at low altitude, but it is recommended to stay with in the envelope in the POH
- Cirrus SR22T into Lake Michigan 9-11-2025 - Pilots of America
MILWAUKEE, Wis - Three people are safe after their plane crashes into Lake Michigan, leading to a large emergency response Around 12:17 p m , a Cirrus
- To CSIP or not to CSIP? - Pilots of America
The Cirrus is a fairly conventional plane, and extremely safe when flown correctly, but has some bite-ya characteristics that are well known to the Cirrus specific instructors Without a doubt your transition should absolutely, positively, unequivocally be done by a CSIP Sorry for the lack of conviction ;-) There are more Cirrus fatals with CFI's on board than there should, be almost none of
- What became of Diamond aircraft? - Pilots of America
My question, was more as to perception than the hard number production For example, even here on PoA, when people come on asking about what aircraft to buy, we usually recommend the classic Cessna, Piper, Mooney, smattering of others The Bonanza always makes an appearance When someone talks of buying a high end aircraft Cirrus always comes up I am struggling to remember if Diamond ever
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