I really love the way modern technology has been implemented and integrated into these new small private planes. Electronic checklists and emergency parachutes really help minimise the hassle and risk of everyday aviation. With about 5 hours of stick-time with a flight-instuctor friend of mine in Cessna 152, 172 and 182's, this plane seems so much more modern than any of the ones i've piloted myself...
You can spin in a CIrrus but why bother? It's a senseless thing to even try, in any plane. But unlike the Cessnas...this one will save your life if you enter a spin after a midair, over water, over mountains, over terrain, even over an airport.
Spins are nonsense. Only Utility rated planes can do them...very few. CAPS has saved hundreds of lives. If you are in a plane without one you are at risk. Cirrus maintenance is the exact same as any other plane in it's class.
Need to edit the voice over for the ending: "They all have one thing in common, They are REALLY expensive. They allow pilots to empty their wallets like no other hobby." Nice flight. Jealous of the nice SR22. :D
Another great video Josh. Beautiful airplane and solid pilot. He did commit my approach pet peeve "I'm 2 miles from [some random fix that VFR pilots have no clue about]..." It is much more useful to call direction and distance or say 10 mile final for RWY xx.
Well for starters, it's agile, responsive and as I said an easy plane to fly. The joystick takes a minute to get used to but simplify's things... You reference it's "higher level of avionics" as if it's the only one out there offering it. Most newer aircraft offer comparable avionics. They are much more user-friendly than most of the older stuff out there. The G-1000 as appears to be here is in just about any newer Piper or Mooney. In fact, the PA-46's are equipped with storm scopes that are a step beyond this and again make it easier. They typically don't create newer avionics that are harder to become acclimated with. Over and above that, the plane has probably one of the best field of views of any GA plane out there again making it a little easier. Aside from all that the planes junk. Unsafe in spin situations, heavy fiberglass construction, glide ratio comparable to a brick, ridiculous AD's, the "anti-icing' system uses glycol which is very expensive and the list goes on... Fun and easy plane to fly but overly expensive for what it offers.
The 2017 Cirrus has the new Garmin Nxi panel. The side-stick is easier to use than a yoke, but it is stiff. There are three models. The high end model SR22T is the top of the line in SEL piston GA planes. XM Weather is equivalent to Stormscope...Stormscope is old tech in many ways with it's big pod under the wing and ghosting problems. The CIrrus is just as safe to spin as any plane but is not placarded to do so. Cirrus was not required to spin certify the plane after it demonstrated the critical superiority of the chute. Carbon fiber is far lighter and stronger than metal/rivet construction. Is so superior in fact that Boeing and Airbus make their new planes mostly out of it now. The TKS system is FIKI and I have used it in the middle of snow/ice clouds effectively. The Cirrus is the best proven by it's sales volume. No one matches their numbers. The price is cheaper than their competitors in the same niche, btw...The TTX is $100k more. Cessna has no equal of course proven again by the sales numbers.
One of the most entertaining aviation videos I have ever watched...and I watch a lot of them. Thanks for the time and effort you put into your videos, Josh.
very cool video Josh. Only thing i would say is on a VFR flight into an uncontrolled airport...i would give a position report based on a distance and direction from the airport. Your friend announced his position relative to the Final. Approach Fix. Many VFR only pilots wouldnt know where that even was. Now if he said 5 mikes south east at 2500ft...like that..it is universally understood and leads to clearer communication on unicom
I really like the style of this video with the handheld camera. Something different and refreshing compared to your other videos. Although I wished there was a stationary camera with a view out front... :)
MrAviation101 Cool plane! My uncle has that same one, but he's in the east and I'm in the west, so I fly it about once a year. Nice video and music BTW.
I like your last phase on the reason we fly. I also fly a Cirrus (a SR20 not a beast like this one) and am not ashamed of having state of the art technology in the cockpit. It also makes me feel safer as it tends to reduce workload and make my wife feel safer as well.
Hello. So exciting! I think there are practice flight modules that come with the airplane to practice. It is non the less nuts! Ya'll are amazing! I want to learn to fly! My fave is Howard Hughes of course! Thank u very much! 💗
Nice. I got my private license in 1987 and haven't flown since 1993. I seem to recall having to do steep turns at 60 degrees on my check ride. At least that's what my instructor always made me do.
I fly a SR22 all the time. Not the turbo but it is faster than the Arrow I am getting my complex endorsement in. I do like taking new passengers in it especially people who are afraid to fly. That parachute is what got my mother into the airplane and she has to take medication to fly the airlines.
Robert G I maid a mistake as well in my reply, what he's stating is that it's faster than the arrow that he's getting his complex on, not that the sr-22 is complex.
As what i know , if you want to do a 45 degree steep turn or more . you can try hold on the AP disconnect button on the top of the control column when turning.
Hi Josh ! If you press and hold the A/P Disconnect button on the joystick you're able to make steep turns without the plane pushing you the other way !
Glad you're back Josh, hope your Uni exams are going well.And again nice video and that plane has a lot of technology, one thing i don't like, it's the side stick, for me the yoke everyday, if we ask the pilots what they like, the majority will say the yoke that's why Boeing still have in their airplanes. Have a nice day Josh and keep the videos coming. Greetings from Lisbon-Portugal. Carlos.
Great video, thanks so much for posting it. Sometimes it does seem to be a bit of a video game inside the newer cockpits..More time spent looking at the TFT screens than outside. Makes me wonder how often he scans for outside VFR traffic, especially at lower altitudes and around uncontrolled fields.. Transponders are not in all aircraft yet and even radios aren't required in some VFR aircraft flying into uncontrolled fields.
I've got a couple hundred hours in a G5 SR20. Haven't gotten to fly an SR22T. I'd love to take one up with oxygen and experience the flight levels in a single engine piston!
Great video! I would open the door and call "clear prop," and then close the door prior to engine start. I'm assuming that the use of the AP was for demonstrating its capabilities. Seems like a shame not to hand fly her!
A quick question when you were discussing flap settings on approach. You mentioned not selecting more that 10 flap on your 172 until clear of cloud. What if you are shooting an ILS with the weather at mins? Shouldn't you be configured to land so there are no configuration changes in the last 200ft? Just my 2 cents
I should know this considering I pilot this aircraft, but then again.... every day I'm learning more about it. My thought is it has something to do with gas poisoning if there was a leak somewhere.
I bet it has to do with condensation on the windows. If you keep recirculating the air you exhale, which is basically 100% humidity, eventually the cabin air will become too humid and start to condense moisture (or frost) on the cold windows and reduce visibility.
I fly a G6 and have always been told it's for CO2. If you leave it on recirc and have a small CO2 leak then it will continue to build. If it's outside air then it isn't near as dangerous.
It is isolated to the secondary battery so in the event of a total electrical failure it still functions. If you have a total electrical failure, and lose Batt 2 then things might get a little interesting. That being said, I personally prefer the analog backup gauges because you at least get a gyro spin down if you lose everything.
Curious, what was different about his "hot start" over a normal start? Maybe I missed something but it appeared he primed as normal and then put on boost, went full rich and started as normal...
Pablo Mdelc cat III landing are only done by approved operators (aka airlines etc.) and if I remember correctly they are autoland only, which usually only airline aircraft are.
The proper terminology is to say "ready for departure" or alternatively "holding short, runway xx." Also, controllers will not use the word "takeoff" unless they are clearing you for takeoff. This procedure came about as a result of the Tenerife accident. It would be prudent for pilots to do the same.
Obviously everyone has a preference, but it's quite comfortable and feels very natural. I haven't had a chance to fly right seat yet, but I tend to agree that it may be a little easier for a right hander.
Fyi...just like in your car, the A/C recirc air becomes too humid and fogs up the windows. To defog, or anti-fog, the indoor humidity level needs to match outdoor humidity level. Thanks for the great videos!
I think carbon monoxide contamination is part of the consideration. Having the AC compressor running should de-humidify the outside air as it passes through the system. Press the Autopilot disconnect to override the banking envelope protection to demonstrate 45° turns. Always fun to watch someone else follow the checklist. Always something to learn... Great video, thanks.
Beautiful plane. I'll just never comprehend how people can rent them at the prices I've seen them go for. Crazy around here pushing $300+ a hour. Like one guy said in your comments, they'll empty pockets faster than you can fill them. Would love to fly one someday though!
It's all relative to income level. $100/hr. for a Cessna is outrageous to most non-pilots as well. If you can afford a $900k aircraft then $300/hr+. isn't really that big of a deal.
I really love the way modern technology has been implemented and integrated into these new small private planes. Electronic checklists and emergency parachutes really help minimise the hassle and risk of everyday aviation.
With about 5 hours of stick-time with a flight-instuctor friend of mine in Cessna 152, 172 and 182's, this plane seems so much more modern than any of the ones i've piloted myself...
I love how seriously he took the safety briefing before takeoff - good example for us all.
It's exactly the cirrus approach preflight briefing! cirrusaircraft.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/CAPS_Syllabus_Pilot_Edition.pdf
That’s airline training for you. It’s always good habit.
That airplane is a thing of dreams....wow.
You can spin in a CIrrus but why bother? It's a senseless thing to even try, in any plane. But unlike the Cessnas...this one will save your life if you enter a spin after a midair, over water, over mountains, over terrain, even over an airport.
USAF99 First, spins are a blast.
Second, the CAPS is not a cure all for safety.
Third, these airplanes are really nice, but they are maintenance hogs.
It can't be any worse than a 35+ year old fighter like I am used to working on.... :-)
Spins are nonsense. Only Utility rated planes can do them...very few.
CAPS has saved hundreds of lives. If you are in a plane without one you are at risk.
Cirrus maintenance is the exact same as any other plane in it's class.
USAF99
True story, but what is? 😎
That touch down was awesome :D
FYI you can disable it by holding the red auto pilot disconnect and you can do it as well under the MFD.
Awesome. Love that Cirrus....... Enjoy watching your flying videos... Blue skies....
The end speech was very inspiring. I enjoy flying because it allows me to explore possibilities never before accessible to me.
That touchdown... Almost as beautiful as the plane
Need to edit the voice over for the ending: "They all have one thing in common, They are REALLY expensive. They allow pilots to empty their wallets like no other hobby."
Nice flight. Jealous of the nice SR22. :D
That's the truth. LOTS of money but worth it. I have had a passion for aviation for 36 years and counting.
What a sweet ride! With all the glass, it is truly a work of art. Really enjoy your videos. Keep up the great work!
Another great video Josh. Beautiful airplane and solid pilot. He did commit my approach pet peeve "I'm 2 miles from [some random fix that VFR pilots have no clue about]..." It is much more useful to call direction and distance or say 10 mile final for RWY xx.
You guys are so fortunate to be flying at the peak of technology both in design and glass panel computer control.
I buddy hope both of you are well. Brilliant flight in a awesome machine Philip's dream plane take care lads and happy flying philip.
planes are getting easier and easier, sometimes its better, sometimes not! nice video!
The loaded turbo is a complex aircraft....not simpler. But the complexity gives you more situational awareness than most commercial jets.
The cirrus is a fairly easy plane to fly especially as far as high performance aircraft go.
What consititues "easy" in your estimation? The fully loaded SR22T has a higher level of avionics and cockpit weather than most business jets.
Well for starters, it's agile, responsive and as I said an easy plane to fly. The joystick takes a minute to get used to but simplify's things... You reference it's "higher level of avionics" as if it's the only one out there offering it. Most newer aircraft offer comparable avionics. They are much more user-friendly than most of the older stuff out there. The G-1000 as appears to be here is in just about any newer Piper or Mooney. In fact, the PA-46's are equipped with storm scopes that are a step beyond this and again make it easier. They typically don't create newer avionics that are harder to become acclimated with. Over and above that, the plane has probably one of the best field of views of any GA plane out there again making it a little easier. Aside from all that the planes junk. Unsafe in spin situations, heavy fiberglass construction, glide ratio comparable to a brick, ridiculous AD's, the "anti-icing' system uses glycol which is very expensive and the list goes on... Fun and easy plane to fly but overly expensive for what it offers.
The 2017 Cirrus has the new Garmin Nxi panel. The side-stick is easier to use than a yoke, but it is stiff. There are three models. The high end model SR22T is the top of the line in SEL piston GA planes. XM Weather is equivalent to Stormscope...Stormscope is old tech in many ways with it's big pod under the wing and ghosting problems. The CIrrus is just as safe to spin as any plane but is not placarded to do so. Cirrus was not required to spin certify the plane after it demonstrated the critical superiority of the chute.
Carbon fiber is far lighter and stronger than metal/rivet construction. Is so superior in fact that Boeing and Airbus make their new planes mostly out of it now. The TKS system is FIKI and I have used it in the middle of snow/ice clouds effectively.
The Cirrus is the best proven by it's sales volume. No one matches their numbers. The price is cheaper than their competitors in the same niche, btw...The TTX is $100k more. Cessna has no equal of course proven again by the sales numbers.
I couldn't even tell when he touched down. It was so soft!!
One of the best landings I've ever seen. That's like Air Force 1 right there!
Mate fantastic videos, I'm learning how to fly right now in Western Australia, anyway that is one beast of an aircraft!
TurboGunner21 PS4 where in Western Australia you from?
Its amazing how much progress you made in terms of filming your videos in two years. Thumbs up!
One of the most entertaining aviation videos I have ever watched...and I watch a lot of them. Thanks for the time and effort you put into your videos, Josh.
very cool video Josh. Only thing i would say is on a VFR flight into an uncontrolled airport...i would give a position report based on a distance and direction from the airport. Your friend announced his position relative to the Final. Approach Fix. Many VFR only pilots wouldnt know where that even was. Now if he said 5 mikes south east at 2500ft...like that..it is universally understood and leads to clearer communication on unicom
Islandman Vagabond I agree. That's what I do when I'm on an approach into an uncontrolled field. The VFR guys don't know where the FAF is!
I really like the style of this video with the handheld camera. Something different and refreshing compared to your other videos. Although I wished there was a stationary camera with a view out front... :)
Cirrus got it right with their side stick design!
Dane French side yolk. Cessna did the side stick on the Ttx, which they stopped making.
MrAviation101 Cool plane! My uncle has that same one, but he's in the east and I'm in the west, so I fly it about once a year. Nice video and music BTW.
I like your last phase on the reason we fly. I also fly a Cirrus (a SR20 not a beast like this one) and am not ashamed of having state of the art technology in the cockpit. It also makes me feel safer as it tends to reduce workload and make my wife feel safer as well.
Competent Pilot - i like the briefing he does before the flight. Communication is the key in aviation :)
Awesome Video, just love the Cirrus. I'm an old man & will never afford this. So, thanks to you I can enjoy this..
Love the ending quotes:)
Hello. So exciting! I think there are practice flight modules that come with the airplane to practice. It is non the less nuts! Ya'll are amazing! I want to learn to fly! My fave is Howard Hughes of course! Thank u very much! 💗
For over-banking, you can override the ESP by holding the red autopilot disengage bottom
Nice. I got my private license in 1987 and haven't flown since 1993. I seem to recall having to do steep turns at 60 degrees on my check ride. At least that's what my instructor always made me do.
I fly a SR22 all the time. Not the turbo but it is faster than the Arrow I am getting my complex endorsement in. I do like taking new passengers in it especially people who are afraid to fly. That parachute is what got my mother into the airplane and she has to take medication to fly the airlines.
You must not have many hours in it as not many are required to obtain your high performance or complex...
that didn't make any sense at all..
Robert G I maid a mistake as well in my reply, what he's stating is that it's faster than the arrow that he's getting his complex on, not that the sr-22 is complex.
As what i know , if you want to do a 45 degree steep turn or more . you can try hold on the AP disconnect button on the top of the control column when turning.
Awesome Video as always. That 22T is badass
You find some time to share your great videos !!!! Good luck with your studying!!!
liked how the pilot explained the avionics. now I know why cirrus has become such a popular aircraft.
My favorite plane took into pdx omg I love this plane phenomenal navigation
Love the Cirrus! The new G6 is my dream plane if I could ever buy that winning lotto ticket.
There are 2 ways to disable, hold down the AP disconnect, or disable DSP in the menus (you can check ride in it :) )
i liked your little monologue at the end
When I saw the headline, I was like "omg he actually spins a cirrus while taking lunch"
But never mind! Could be a insane sight tho haah
That touchdown was butter!!! 😳😳😳
Love those cabin heat/ac controls .... Dashboard by GM
Does the plane belong to the Flying Club? Just curious on how you guys got to take an insanely expensive plane for a lunch run lol
They buy it? lol
Hi Josh ! If you press and hold the A/P Disconnect button on the joystick you're able to make steep turns without the plane pushing you the other way !
You sir, are a true professional!😊
So much magic in the machine!
Glad you're back Josh, hope your Uni exams are going well.And again nice video and that plane has a lot of technology, one thing i don't like, it's the side stick, for me the yoke everyday, if we ask the pilots what they like, the majority will say the yoke that's why Boeing still have in their airplanes.
Have a nice day Josh and keep the videos coming.
Greetings from Lisbon-Portugal.
Carlos.
Dang, thats a beautiful bird! Nice flying!
Thanks Mr Aviation beautiful airplane great video. Keep them coming.
Very nice video. Beautiful plane and your both cool :-)
Reason why you can use recirculating air is it traps the air in the cabin which keeps in the humidity so windows will fog easier.
Awesome aircraft and great piloting. Regards from Patagonia
Real cool to see what the insides of these things look like after controlling them for so long.
Great video, thanks so much for posting it. Sometimes it does seem to be a bit of a video game inside the newer cockpits..More time spent looking at the TFT screens than outside. Makes me wonder how often he scans for outside VFR traffic, especially at lower altitudes and around uncontrolled fields.. Transponders are not in all aircraft yet and even radios aren't required in some VFR aircraft flying into uncontrolled fields.
Now I know why I see so many of these flying around!
What a great share and awesome airplane.
Love ur content dude. Keep it up :)
Best aircraft to own and fly to!
Superb video!
I've got a couple hundred hours in a G5 SR20. Haven't gotten to fly an SR22T. I'd love to take one up with oxygen and experience the flight levels in a single engine piston!
nice! the instrument panel reminds me of the Premier jet :) cool stuff!
Nice aircraft!! do they call the yokes "Side StickS" like Airbus?
Great video captain.
i haven't flown in 3 years. I miss it. Probably gotta get back into it this summer
Beautiful airplane. The "new car" in the sky.
I love the plane, but is it really flying?
Me: wait, dafuq the music come from?
Pilot: let's turn is off
Me: oh, 😄
Please can you do more on this aircraft
This plane is awsome - I want one!!
Great video! I would open the door and call "clear prop," and then close the door prior to engine start. I'm assuming that the use of the AP was for demonstrating its capabilities. Seems like a shame not to hand fly her!
im going on my first cessna 172 flight today and im so excited
Is that plane really turbo charged??!!
"oil temp is good"...(it's been running 8 seconds) LOL
great video like always
A quick question when you were discussing flap settings on approach. You mentioned not selecting more that 10 flap on your 172 until clear of cloud. What if you are shooting an ILS with the weather at mins? Shouldn't you be configured to land so there are no configuration changes in the last 200ft? Just my 2 cents
non flying question...running the AC how much does that affect fuel usage? it's hot as heck in Texas.
The plane does power adjustments itself or not?? And how do you have to disengage the autopilotbefore landing.
You make it so easy. Is it really Easy too Fly ?
Do they not allow recirculate inflight because the cabin is that well sealed and you could run out of oxygen on a long fight?
No, the SR22 is not pressurized, so you need an O2 mask if you want to go above 12,500ft.
I should know this considering I pilot this aircraft, but then again.... every day I'm learning more about it. My thought is it has something to do with gas poisoning if there was a leak somewhere.
I bet it has to do with condensation on the windows. If you keep recirculating the air you exhale, which is basically 100% humidity, eventually the cabin air will become too humid and start to condense moisture (or frost) on the cold windows and reduce visibility.
I fly a G6 and have always been told it's for CO2. If you leave it on recirc and have a small CO2 leak then it will continue to build. If it's outside air then it isn't near as dangerous.
My question is why is the standby instruments digital? What happens during a complete electrical failure?
It is isolated to the secondary battery so in the event of a total electrical failure it still functions. If you have a total electrical failure, and lose Batt 2 then things might get a little interesting.
That being said, I personally prefer the analog backup gauges because you at least get a gyro spin down if you lose everything.
Husker68135 Exactly! I'd prefer the steam gauges as backups anyways even if it doesn't look as "pretty".
That is one sweet aircraft! I wish i could fly that!
Not quite double the speed of a 172, but also not quite double the fuel consumption of the 172. Ever done a comparison on economy with slower planes?
Sweet landing!
sooooo josh, when are you gonna get one of these? NICE!
I love this channel
Push button airplane, flying skills not necessarily required ;) Nice video
Curious, what was different about his "hot start" over a normal start? Maybe I missed something but it appeared he primed as normal and then put on boost, went full rich and started as normal...
Zachary Norman didn’t show it exactly, but probably brought the mix to off instead of leaving it 1/2 on during a cold start... my guess...
Yes!!!!! Finally!!!!!!!!😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁👍🏽🛩
@mraviation101 can you do a CATIII landing with the synthetic vision on the pfd?
Pablo Mdelc cat III landing are only done by approved operators (aka airlines etc.) and if I remember correctly they are autoland only, which usually only airline aircraft are.
thanks for the info
Nicely said at the end :)
nice and interesting video..... this "little" plane has systems like a big airliner :))))
was that a L3 Lynx 9000 below the switch panel on the main screen?
i luv this plane a lot . nd good jobs pilot
What Avionic's System is this; More Specifically the Screen on the RIGHT Side of the Cockpit???
Cirrus Vision Jet video next? :)
Shouldn't he have said "ready for departure" not "ready for takeoff"?
Josh Davies no, they should have said "ready for blast off"
In America, Terminology remains the same for either "ready for departure" or "ready for takeoff", however the latter isn't true in Britain and etc.
The FAA does not have a published opinion or rule on that terminology. However, the ICAO rule states that ready for departure should be said.
Josh Davies I was told only say takeoff when ATC says "cleared for takeoff" and I read it back to them, but I don't think that's an official rule.
The proper terminology is to say "ready for departure" or alternatively "holding short, runway xx." Also, controllers will not use the word "takeoff" unless they are clearing you for takeoff. This procedure came about as a result of the Tenerife accident. It would be prudent for pilots to do the same.
I've always wanted one pf these but aren't they somewhere between $800k - $900k?
This pilot seemed very knowledgeable because I will have to say he didn’t let this engine go up to 2000rpm like all other SR22 pilots do!
I don't like the position of the control stick. If I were flying this, I'd be comfortable with the stick on my right.
My club has an SR22 and an SR20.
Obviously everyone has a preference, but it's quite comfortable and feels very natural. I haven't had a chance to fly right seat yet, but I tend to agree that it may be a little easier for a right hander.
Fyi...just like in your car, the A/C recirc air becomes too humid and fogs up the windows. To defog, or anti-fog, the indoor humidity level needs to match outdoor humidity level.
Thanks for the great videos!
I think carbon monoxide contamination is part of the consideration. Having the AC compressor running should de-humidify the outside air as it passes through the system. Press the Autopilot disconnect to override the banking envelope protection to demonstrate 45° turns. Always fun to watch someone else follow the checklist. Always something to learn... Great video, thanks.
Beautiful plane. I'll just never comprehend how people can rent them at the prices I've seen them go for. Crazy around here pushing $300+ a hour. Like one guy said in your comments, they'll empty pockets faster than you can fill them. Would love to fly one someday though!
It's all relative to income level. $100/hr. for a Cessna is outrageous to most non-pilots as well.
If you can afford a $900k aircraft then $300/hr+. isn't really that big of a deal.
That's very true. My pocket book hasn't come up to the $900k level yet. :)