Another big plus nobody has mentioned is it was actually designed around crash survivability. This was one of the primary thoughts put into the design long before the latest glass stuff. The seats are actually installed on a very strong rail system, the seat bottoms have honeycomb material to absorb impacts, the seat backs are designed NOT to collapse or fold over, they installed 4 point harnesses when the nay sayers stated the marketet when not go for them because they were not comfortable, then they were the first to add the air restraint systems, the cabin is designed to protect the occupants.

I have maintained these since the early 80's. They are like any other plane. The early models were a pain to work on, but improvements have made them better. There are some newer ones that look like a POS because they are not taken care of and there are older ones that are cream puffs because they are well cared for.

The big thing is Cirrus' market plan is to have something new every year just like the automotive industry that will continue to increase sales.

Bingo.

I own a 421 since it's a great cross country airplane for business and pleasure travel. Same reason Jason owns his PC12 (which I'd own in a second, but I can't justify the cost delta from the 421...Yet!).

I also fly cubs and warbirds, but those are basically toys. There's no justification for them, they are just fun to fly. Nothing wrong with that, but aviation will grow with the sale of tools not toys.

The Cirrus is a great product - I only have an hour in one, but I was suitably impressed. For regional cross country travel they are a wonderful solution.

The parachute is also the best marketing invention ever. MANY Cirri have been sold simply because the spouse said "I want the one with the parachute".

Robert

It's nothing but a XC business plane, beats the airlines for any trips within a 500NM radius, IMHO.

It is not an entry level pilot aircraft - critical wing demands short final speeds of 80 knots. In fact it's the entry level pilots that have had expensive prop-strike accidents on landings making the Cirrus one of the only piston planes that require annual training for insurance.

I was referring to my personal situation...needing to travel coast to coast. If your business is within 500nm even 1000nm then it works. As far as Cirrus sales being 99% business I have no data on that but if accurate I'm guessing that includes flight schools.

I was referring to my personal situation...needing to travel coast to coast. If your business is within 500nm even 1000nm then it works. As far as Cirrus sales being 99% business I have no data on that but if accurate I'm guessing that includes flight schools.

I was referring to my personal situation...needing to travel coast to coast. If your business is within 500nm even 1000nm then it works. As far as Cirrus sales being 99% business I have no data on that but if accurate I'm guessing that includes flight schools.

You should have looked at my 10 year old Cirrus last week Russ! it still looks new in every aspect. Like every airplane, if you baby it and hangar it the results will show.

Jason--As a somewhat 'newby' here I may be the only guy who does not know your company name and product.
WHAT is your line of business?

I was not aware of the insurance requirement Alejandro. But around here there are flight schools that use Cirrus exclusively. OTOH I don't know any flight schools that use Bonanzas exclusively, except for Lufthansa's in-house training.

Why would I answer this question on a public forum?

Why would you ask?

It's nothing but a XC business plane, beats the airlines for any trips within a 500NM radius, IMHO.

It is not an entry level pilot aircraft - critical wing demands short final speeds of 80 knots. In fact it's the entry level pilots that have had expensive prop-strike accidents on landings making the Cirrus one of the only piston planes that require annual training for insurance.

I guess the local flight school then is a huge scam:
[Link]http://iflycoast.com[/Link]

Jason---You are young and have made it big enought to afford nice airplanes and I'm happy for you.

I thought you had talked about your business in earlier posts I had not read so I thought I would just ask.

I didn't think asking the name of your business was in any way personal or out of line but if you think so then I apoligize for asking.

I guess the local flight school then is a huge scam:
[Link]http://iflycoast.com[/Link]

I have to agree with Jason for the most part. The problem I have is the acquisition price of a new plane. Doesn't matter the brand for arguments sake. I don't beleive there are really that many people who are going to get pissed off enough at TSA to go buy a $600K+ new airplane. Some sure, many I doubt it - those kind of prices have a way of sobering even the most pissed off people.

Now I believe alot of those people end up on NetJets or the like, not trying to learn to fly themselves and how ADF navigation works...

The only way Beech will survive is to change their current offerings and introduce a game-changer - composite 6 seater with A36 load capacity and at a price point that seriously threatens the upper end Cirrus market place. If Cirrus is first to the market with a 6 seater - it might be over for Beech.

But what to I know? I'm just an entrepreneur and student pilot.

Peace,
Don