![]() ![]() It might seem odd that a $3 million jet doesn’t have nosewheel steering, but it doesn’t need it as long as pilots don’t overuse the brakes, it works fine, although you do need to give the jet a little burst of power before making any turns. Having owned an airplane with no nosewheel steering, I’m comfortable with the Cirrus “steer by brakes” castering nosewheel, a characteristic in all Cirrus airplanes. The plan was to exercise the G2+ at a higher-elevation airport to test the improved takeoff performance, but given some time constraints, we ended up diverting to Sunriver, which was almost as high and a bit closer. We started the 1,846-pound-thrust Williams FJ44-5A engine, an automatic process typical of modern electronically controlled engines, and then Bergwall set up the Farmington 7 departure and route to Lake County Airport, 231 nm away. The Garmin-based Perspective Touch+ avionics are a familiar home for a Garmin user but have the added advantage over the SR series of touchscreen controllers mounted at the bottom of the instrument panel. The pilot’s (left) seat moves far back on its tracks and lines up with the doorway to make climbing aboard simple. The Vision jet's large windows provide excellent visibility. ![]() The Vision Jet and SR are so similar that it’s an easy transition the main difference is that operating the jet’s engine is far simpler than efficiently managing a piston engine’s controls. I’ve flown the Vision Jet twice before and have also received formal training in the Cirrus SR piston single-engine four-seater, so I’m somewhat familiar with the layout of the cockpit. Although the flight took place before the heatwave that brought 110+ deg F weather to the area, we were able to observe the improved jet’s high-altitude performance while flying from Hillsboro to Sunriver, Oregon, and back. To preview the upgrades, I flew the G2+ with Vision Jet program manager Matt Bergwall, who met me at Hillsboro Airport near Portland, Oregon. This means the jet now has two key safety features: the whole-airframe parachute for the rare possibility of engine failure or some other catastrophic problem, such as a midair collision and Autoland, to help handle the unlikely chance of pilot incapacitation. Of course, the Vision Jet also is fitted with Garmin’s Autoland system, branded Safe Return by Cirrus. The Flex system adds no weight to the jet and will be available in the first quarter of 2022. This adds cargo attachments to the seating system, enabling the safe carriage of large items such as bicycles, golf clubs, coolers, and luggage. Another new feature, the Flex cargo management system, was announced more recently. ![]() The other upgrades include Gogo Avance 元 “Inflight Wi-Fi,” USB-C ports, and new paint scheme “colorways” that include Titan Grey, Volt, and Bimini Blue. The change doesn’t affect power output but it delivers a 20 percent “optimized thrust profile” that provides increased performance where it’s most needed, during takeoff on hot days and at high altitudes. Just before the opening of this year’s EAA AirVenture show in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, the airframer unveiled the latest version of the aircraft, the G2+ Vision Jet, with some helpful new features.Ĭhief among these is a performance improvement, thanks to an upgrade to the jet’s Williams International FJ44-5A Fadec (electronic control) system. Please confirm price, fees, charges and features with the seller of the Aircraft or Part.Owners of Cirrus airplanes have come to expect regular updates to keep the aircraft fresh and appealing to new buyers, and it’s no surprise that Cirrus Aircraft has adopted this philosophy for its entire line, including the SR piston singles as well as the single-engine Vision Jet. If the price does not contain the notation that it is the total price, the price may or may not include costs such as Stamp Duty, Transfer fees, GST and other State or Federal charges. Aircraft or parts may be withdrawn from sale at any time. Unless given to you in writing by the seller, no warranties are implied or given. It is up to you as the purchaser to conduct your due diligence. *PLEASE NOTE: Aircraft specifications are subject to verification by the purchaser. Electronic Stability & Protection (ESP)Īir Conditioning with Automatic Climate Controlįits inside Standard 40 ft (12.2 m) Hangar.This is the only SF50 Vision Jet in Australia.įull Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC)Ĭirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®) ![]()
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