Tracy

Why? Aluminum works fine, is easier to repair, is strong and light and has stood the test of time. What about the Cirrus is so far out in front? The G1000 perspective in the Cirrus is not even as advanced as my G500 + GTN 750. Why use a keyboard when you can touch the screen? Who cares about a stick shaker and a computer that won't let you bank more than 30 degrees. Not me... I'll take the Bo.

Did you throw your oven away when you bought a microwave? How does your Thanksgiving turkey taste microwaved? Is it possible there may be room for both?

I predict there will be a "flying car" in every garage...

Actually, I think J.C. Is a fisherman with the right bait To get BTer's to bite. In the beginning I used to bite and get angry. Now I just read the posts with amusement and smile.

J.C. Makes good points with just different people skills then some. Once I figured out his angle somewhat, I think he's very interesting and intelligent. Don't get mad or verbally confrontational, step back and look at the picture. Otherwise, some may want to crawl though their screen........

Rick

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Huh? What? Who? I'm sorry Jessie, I missed your story about your "twin engine airplane and how safe it is" or something or other.......

I am at a loss as to why what I write pisses some people off so much. If I was truly a nuisance around here the Jeff's would have banned me long ago.

It's a favorite at SIMCOM.

Two thoughts: If a Cirrus is so "non-crashable", why is the fatal accident rate higher than all GA? Second, if you wonder about the design allowing an aircraft be able to last decades (like most Beech products), take a look at the hinges on the rudder. Basic Cessna Skyhawk design. The holes in the stamped bracket begin to elongate in short order.

I wonder what happens when a rudder comes loose at Cirrus SR22 speeds.

Why? Aluminum works fine, is easier to repair, is strong and light and has stood the test of time. What about the Cirrus is so far out in front? The G1000 perspective in the Cirrus is not even as advanced as my G500 + GTN 750. Why use a keyboard when you can touch the screen? Who cares about a stick shaker and a computer that won't let you bank more than 30 degrees. Not me... I'll take the Bo.

That is the number one, most important concept that everyone in aviation and here at BT can come to terms with right now. That is the future of airplanes.

Look at the pilots. Same answer as always, pilots are likely to kill more planes/people than anything else. Further, there is a perception by many that the Cirrus is used by more XC hardcore pilots than other planes. Especially when compared to the C172s of the world. The problem is that there really is not enough data to really make statistical comparison. Based on assumptions you make the data can be shown to prove anything you want.

As for losing the rudder in the Cirrus, fly gentle circles and burn off as much fuel as possible. Then pull power back and pull the chute.

Tim

This is not the case http://www.cirruspilots.org/Content/CirrusSafety.aspx - as always, hard to compare apples to oranges.

Because you make broad statements in an absolute manor which pushes against their preconceptions. And you are not afraid to back it up.
Overall I like your posts and think you tend to be very objective and know the material well before you post. You also know yourself (I think based on reading your posts) which also pisses people off because you are less likely to live the collective delusion.

Tim

This is not the case http://www.cirruspilots.org/Content/CirrusSafety.aspx - as always, hard to compare apples to oranges.