[33] On 2 September, Cirrus announced its price: US$1.39M for deposit holders, equipped similar to a Cirrus SR22 GTS, US$1.55M with a US$100,000 deposit before the end of the year, and US$1.72M after that, with a US$50,000 deposit. [110][111], Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era, "Cirrus Aircraft Launches VisionAir Ownership Program", "Report: Cirrus Ready To Move Ahead With Jet", "Cirrus Updates Jet Program, Shows Pictures", "Type Certificate Data Sheet No. For 14 years she served as Editor-in-Chief of, EDITORIAL OFFICE • 2779 Aero Park Drive • Traverse City, MI 49686 [40], By January 2010, the prototype had accumulated 236 hours, while the certification and delivery timeline was reliant on cash flow, as 428 orders were backlogged and growing by one or two per week. [32]

Its sweet spot is “800 pounds and 800 nm,” with a top altitude of FL280. For an SR pilot, it will feel instantly familiar: the autopilot, flap control, throttle and control stick are all in the same location. [56] In April 2015, confident the certification would be on schedule and no modifications needed, Cirrus started production of the first of its 550 orders for the design. Cirrus determined that the fire's probable cause came from one of the plane's 12 audio amplifier circuit cards overheating. [101], On April 16, 2019, Cirrus issued a mandatory Service Bulletin to replace the angle of attack (AOA) vane within five flight hours after three reported incidents where stall warnings and stick shakers were activated by automated systems in normal flight.
You can easily imagine the cabin appealing to pilots with young families. Once at our cruise altitude of FL280, power was reduced to 39 percent of thrust, yielding a 286 TAS and 66 gph fuel burn at -37 Celsius OAT. Combining her passion for aviation and talents as a writer, she has spent the past 30 years working as a professional journalist and communications professional. [46] In October 2013, three test aircraft were under construction, the first deliveries were scheduled for 2015 and the order book now held 500 deposits. [24][25] The right side door was replaced by an emergency egress hatch to save weight on production aircraft. New owners will be required to obtain an SF50 type rating. Then the economic downturn hit, leaving Cirrus short on cash to devote to the aircraft’s development, as well as manufacturing assets such as tooling. When Cirrus contacted me about flying the Vision Jet, they wanted me to evaluate the aircraft not just by its handling characteristics and performance -metrics, although that is always part of the process. [104], Cirrus again issued a mandatory service bulletin on 7 February 2020 and the FAA grounded all SF50 jets on 14 February, after a cabin fire occurred on the ramp of Santa Monica Airport on 27 December 2019.

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The design has urethane deicing boot and an optional lavatory, a single-piece carbon shell will contain cabin pressurization and it should fit in a usual US 40 ft (12 m) Tee hangar. At full fuel, you can achieve the 1,200-nm range, but you have less than 500 lbs. [79], By 26 September 2020, 223 aircraft were on the US Federal Aviation Administration registry. The cabin, although somewhat spartan in its appearance, is marvelously spacious.

[26], On 31 March 2009, Cirrus confirmed that the Garmin G1000 avionics had been selected for the SF50 production aircraft. It made its maiden flight on 3 July 2008. In 2011, Cirrus was purchased by China Aviation Industry General Aviation, which provided sorely needed capital and allowed the Vision Jet team to resume development in earnest. A Cirrus Vision Jet. [24] Range was targeted for 1,100 nmi (2,037 km) and maximum cruise speed for 300 kn (556 km/h). Yes, this plane has a huge built-in parachute, designed to bear the weight of the entire aircraft. The Garmin Electronic Stability & Protection system (ESP) will keep the jet out of the edges of the envelope when the autopilot is disengaged. One word came to my mind over and over: fun. The Cirrus Vision SF50 (also known as the Vision Jet) is a single-engine very light jet designed and produced by Cirrus Aircraft of Duluth, Minnesota, United States. Thus, they wanted me to experience the jet as their owners would: on a real trip.

Cirrus makes no bones about what the little jet can and can’t do.

[75][78] In addition to Safe Return, the Vision Jet features the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System. I loaded the flight plan to Sioux City, Iowa (KSUX) and the aircraft’s performance calculator automatically provided V speeds and runway required. Especially useful at night or in low-visibility, the infrared camera allows the pilot to spot wildlife on the runway, or to pick up the runway environment during a black-hole approach. Like an early 1970s Citation 500, aerodynamic drag limits it to VMO in a 300–500 ft/min (1.5–2.5 m/s) descents, for which it is held at max continuous thrust, unlike most current jets. The touch screen controllers are oriented in a landscape format, with the left one serving as a backup display, eliminating the need for separate displays. [84] Top models include SR22-G5 TURBO, SR22-G3 TURBO, SR22, SR22-G6 TURBO, SR22-G3, and SR22-G2. Cirrus predicts owners will most likely fly shorter legs, giving them more flexibility to carry more cabin payload.

Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Cup holders, a USB connector and headset jacks are located at each seat. [44] In April, the new prototype roll-out date was announced for 2013. From June 2006 to July 2008, the design was developed under the project name "The Jet". [65] The design became the first civilian, single-engine jet to be type certified.

The FJ33's FADEC lessens pilot workload, but changing thrust produces considerable pitch coupling, due to the engine's location. Upgrading from a single-engine piston aircraft meant either a piston twin, like the Beechcraft Baron or Piper Seneca; a Piper Meridian, SOCATA TBM or Pilatus PC-12 high-performance single-engine turboprops; or a very light jet. [88], Early versions were certified for 28,000 ft (8,534 m) and later ones to 31,000 ft (9,449 m). Cirrus Aircraft. One highly reliable, fuel-efficient turbofan equipped with FADEC is not only simple to operate, but helps us get to the price point and direct operating costs we were -aiming for.”. [64], On 28 October, after a ten-year development process marked with myriad technical and financial challenges, the SF50 earned its type certificate from the FAA. [8] [49] On 24 March 2014, the first conforming prototype flew.

Once airborne, the aircraft is nimble and responsive but not twitchy. Most won’t be required to fly with a mentor,” said Bergwall.

[12] No injuries were reported and the issue had already been addressed with 97% of the fleet of over 170 at the time of the grounding. The Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS) is enclosed in the nose of the aircraft and can be deployed at altitudes greater than 1,000 AGL. Offered for $170,000 including extra equipment, it allows landing on runways over 5,836 ft (1,779 m).[83]. [36], By July 2009, 200 hours of flight tests had been completed and the resulting design changes had been incorporated, including an X tail, simpler and lighter flaps and handling changes to induce a pitch up and not down, when applying thrust. Cirrus said it is actively working on the issue and hopes to have a solution soon.

Starting the Vision Jet is simple: twist the start/stop button, then flip on the main generator and alternator; the FADEC takes care of the fuel for you.

In the climb, the noise from the engine and air conditioning condenser is too loud for this level of aircraft. The Vision SF50 is a low-wing cantilever monoplane powered by a single Williams FJ33-4A-19 turbofan, producing 1,900 lbf (8,500 N), mounted above the rear fuselage. [9] Since its market introduction in December 2016, it is commonly referred to as the "Vision Jet". SR pilots will also love the way the Vision Jet lands: the attitude is nearly the same, and the trailing link gear makes for a smooth arrival using less than 3,000 feet of runway. By the end of 2018, 88 aircraft had been delivered, including 63 that year, while 540 orders were backlogged. Cirrus obtained certification for the Vision Jet in 2016 and delivered its 200th copy earlier this year. With the Vision Jet, Cirrus knew exactly what they were building and who they were building it for. From the runway to 200 feet AGL, the surfaces automatically provide a “weak” yaw damp. [68], By April 2017, Cirrus planned to deliver 25 to 50 aircraft that year and 75 to 125 in 2018. Nassau Flyers, a high-end flight school on Long Island, recently gave Business Insider a three-leg demonstration flight to learn more about the aircraft and show how it’s ideal for personal post-pandemic travel. The $2.3 million typically-equipped SF50 benefits from its operating simplicity and roomy cabin compared to the $2.25 million Piper M500/M600, the fast TBMs and, as of December 2017[update], the soon-to-be-certified Epic E1000, or the nearly $5 million, larger capacity aircraft, such as the Pilatus PC-12 or Cessna Denali. The Cirrus Vision SF50 (also known as the Vision Jet) is a single-engine very light jet designed and produced by Cirrus Aircraft of Duluth, Minnesota, United States.. After receiving deposits starting in 2006, Cirrus unveiled an aircraft mock-up on 28 June 2007 and a prototype on 26 June 2008. Reviews have compared its performance to high-performance single turboprop aircraft. With the cost for a base model hovering around $US2 million and maintenance included in the monthly payments, the Vision Jet is opening up jet flying to a new realm of pilots that have the need for speed but not the wallet for expensive jets.