Flying the new Cirrus SR22 G7
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ต.ค. 2024
- Flying the first EVER Cirrus SR22T G7 in Australia. See the brand new Garmin avionics, safety systems, autopilot features, interior and more in this exclusive flight. Including Electronic Stability and Protection (ESP) autopilot functions, new stick shaker, flap overspeed and underspeed protection, the new cockpit design, and Garmin Perspective Plus avionics.
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As anyone here I’m a fan of flying & aviation. However, the complexity of even being able to afford a new aircraft let alone annual maintenance, repairs, holding/storage, landing fees, fuel, ongoing training & compliance just for a PPL, even a shared aircraft. These days most Australians can’t afford to pay rent let alone other expenses, I know as I alone work full time. Truly a privilege to those that have such an opportunity.
Agree, I have owned both GA and RAA aircraft but I stopped flying back in 2016. ( my first solo was in 1987). It just got too expensive to keep current.
Found this digital and auto system too risky
Flying clubs can help a lot, can get access to several nice aircraft for a relatively low monthly dues/hourly rate, but you get more privileges than renting, and more availability.
To talk numbers, I'm in a club that cost $1500 equity to join, $70/mo dues, and has 6 aircraft, many are trainers but I typically fly the Mooney M20J for $150/hr (USD), and at 155kt cruise it's a fairly economical aircraft. Can take the aircraft on trips up to 4 days without additional approvals, and there's no per day minimum cost.
It's the same for us Americans
That's why I got myself a good pc, Msfs 2020, with some mods, a VR headset, and a decent yoke and joystick, depending on what aircraft I'm flying. Using simracing pedals as rudder for the moment, but saving for proper rudder pedals.
Has cost quite some money too, but assembled and upgraded it trough the years so didn't feel it as much. And offcourse, it's not even a tiny fraction of the cost of getting into flying in real life. Combining all of that with nice navigation tools like little navmap, and watching a whole lot of tutorials, sometimes by real pilots, does provide a good degree of realism, a lot of immersion, and a ton of fun!
I am looking to get a real flight initiation though, wich you can find for about €200 here in Belgium, and allows you to take over once airborn!
Your wish list looks suspiciously like a Diamond DA50RG features list!
was gonna say haha
Small fuel tank and no parachute though. Otherwise they'd sell like hotcakes.
A truly amazing aircraft! I'd love to fly one of those one day! Thanks for everything that you've done for the aviation community Stef! You've inspired me to get a pilot's license of my own and I just booked my first official lesson for Saturday - my 15th birthday! :)
Thanks for commenting Cooper, and that's great to hear you're getting into aviation. I wish you all the best, enjoy your first lesson on Saturday and happy birthday.
excellent!
Happy birthday from Germany, and all the best to you 🤝🍀
Legend has it that Stef is still on the ground at YHML wondering how to get back to YMMB.
Haha, yes Hamilton is my new home now. I miss my family but the rent is cheaper here.
The bread crumbs guidance on the Garmin taxi display reminds me of MSFS2020.
SAME!
So basicly Cirrus is realy proud of the innovations from Garmin
Innovative new prices too!
Exactly what I was thinking. 150k to $200k for the full suite.
@@MOAB-UT love it.
🤣🤣🤣🤣
Im so impressed with the thoughtful design of the systems. theyre truly amazing and will help everyone to be even safer in the air
I just took delivery of a G7 SR20. I’m really enjoying the new avionics. I won’t miss the G1000 FMS knob! Menus are more intuitive. The larger screens provide a lot of real estate to display and actually be able to see a lot of info. As a low time older pilot this really helps me keep ahead of the plane. Glad to see you’re doing well!
wow the technology and interior are crazy. very nice plane!
My flight school got one of the first ones in Florida (SR20 G7) with our phone area code in the registration! Really cool plane
That's nice and easy to remember. Enjoy flying it.
@StefanDrury 😅 I wish I could afford to rent it... Part 61 school, so everything's a la carte. It's rather expensive to rent so I'll stick with the much more affordable 172S. Most of the people renting the SR20s at my school are people getting trained on it because they're looking to buy one or just get high performance rating. One day...
where is your school in FL?
@lynnh8189 West coast, Tampa area
That must have cost them!
So glad to see you having fun and looking well. I hope you're on the road to full recovery and excited to see you fly again.
@Stefan, can you please tell me why would you choose this one instead of DA42 as they are similar pricing? DA62 is not valid comparison. I like Cirrus full digital display, CAPS and so on...but in recent months DA42 with twin engine diesel motors.......only thing that Diamond does not have is CAPS but it has 2x more engines so......can you tell me your opinion?
Dear Stefan subscribing your private group a few minutes ago... I LOVE YOUR WORK... and way of living... from my side getting the PPL and with plans to buy a second hand SR22T G3
Hopping you can post soon a flight with you as PIC again!! 💪💪💪
Them: "It's designed for..."
Me: "filthy rich people"
Them: "...anyone who wants to travel, and get away from those commercial airlines"
I really like your aurcraft reviews, as you have done it with the Vision Jet or the G7 from an pilots perspective, looking forward to see more of these.
85kg? I wish I was 85! :D
So happy to see a new video pop into my feed. the G7 looks like a great plane, even to a non-pilot like me.
Favourite GA aircraft, this same bird visited Rockhampton recently, sadly i missed out on seeing it. Thanks for the video
This was perfect timing! I have my first transition flight this Sunday. Thanks Stef!
Great video Stefan! Love your knowledge and video style.
Thanks for watching, I appreciate that.
I dunno Stef, I think you are wishing for a Diamond RG50. Maybe go check one out and do a comparison?
Love you Stef!
Thanks man, appreciate the support
For anything really exciting, I feel like experimental is the way to go. One of the most amazing planes I've flown in recently was a Lancair IV-P Propjet, the one I flew in was doing 290kt at FL280. A friend of mine just finished building one that will do more like 330kt.
really enjoyed this video.
As pilots we love the evolution of improvements in technology. From the four bladed prop to the engine FADEC management system as well as the flight parameters corrections. Now, if we could only manage our ability to make as much money as our desires propel us! I for one as investing in Tesla and Palantir. I may not live long enough to buy my dream airplane, however, my descendants can!
So, in other words, nothing has changed fundamentally. It is kind of becoming a decades-old Cessna approach to engineering-update colours, add a couple of bells and whistles and a pink ribbon, call it a new G, and bump up the price a bit. As you correctly pointed out, it is still the same old engine tech, and there is still no retractable option. DA50RG is a much more versatile and stylish aircraft of comparable performance.
Sorry Stefan
That is NOT Yellow, Its Lime Green
Please don't do this to EYZ
D
I am SO glad for you; and many thanks to your friends. And I can definitely relate to cheaper rent.
Seems alright. I agree with you the new engine would make a lot of sense though.
Not sure how I feel about that fuel selector enclosure deal.
Is it relying on a Reed switch / sensor to indicate the panel is open and go from auto to manual and back? Or is there redundancy and an override of some sort?
I get that we’re moving towards more simplicity but to be honest if someone can’t track fuel balance in ga they probably shouldn’t be flying a low wing.
The price of a new Cessna 172 was $12,500 in 1970. This SR22 G7 is $960,000 !!! That would be about $120,000 in 1970.
Flying has now increased by 10 times the price over the last 50 years. Tech is supposed to make things cheaper!
A brand new 1970 Cessna 172 didn’t even have Ads-b. I would trade any amount of money to fly with the safety standards we fly with today.
Amazing aircraft. Very different from the G2 SR20s I fly!
i was hoping Stephen you would say they need to add Milkshake's twin..🛩️😁🐮🦊
I always wondered what an aircraft sales pitch was like but dont have the money to even joke about getting the opportunity. What a neat plane. Thanks for bringing us along Stef, keep up the great content.
FYI, Stefan, DeltaHawk's new certified engine was flight tested on two testbeds:
A Velocity V-Twin.
A Cirrus SR-20.
The company plans to have the 200hp version of their 4-cylinder 2-stroke jetfuel ready by the end of this year, then the 235hp model next year, and already said the 6-cylinder model is in development. Considering the answer you got from Stuart when you asked him, I wouldn't be surprised if we see a G8 a few years from now running one of those new 6-cylinders they're working on right now. You might actually see your unicorn. ;)
Great video mate the G7 looks very nice inside. And I totally agree with you the livery on N20GH is amazing 💚 I hope to see it one day!
I think I do need to actually buy a lottery ticket!
The only thing that that is hate is I want to fly but will never be able to afford a 1.3M$ plane which sucks!
An engine burning JetA would be a huge benefit to a Cirrus owner. Cessna failed with it. They make trainers. The extra cost didn't make much sense unless you had a flight school at high altitude with wealthy students. I truly think it makes more sense for the Cirrus market. These customers are already expecting to spend high 6 figure and 7 figure sums for their aircraft. Lower fuel burn and higher range could be huge
If they would want to put an engine that’s producing less emission and is even more reliable then a Continental io 550 they should just put a ls engine in. The ls engines are more reliable and way cheaper to maintain.
Difficult to accept the argument of safety, looking at what Diamond is doing with the TDI engines... But otherwise great looking plane, and fantastically integrated avionics!
Nice aircraft. The amazing is what Garmin did cause for the rest it’s nothings new.
It’s similar in the US. Planes, even 50 year old ones are still too expensive for most people.
Yes paint it yellow. Milkshake would think it's a banana smoothie in her honor. Seriously a great plane.😊
Mmmmm the Diamond DA50RG does have good performance...in fact probably better than the SR22.
Apologies but commenting before ive watched the full video in case i watch and forget! Engine a huge question for me as well. Why could they not use the same engine as the DA50? Step in rigjt direction - SAF?? - AND so much easier for RTW!!!
Thank you for your content Stephan, glad you're better (healthier) now, I'm a follower of your account from South America (Barranquilla, Colombia). I've seen you've done short flights over ocean. Would you fly this over the Caribbean, like from Panama (PTY) to Miami, FL? Meaning would you feel safe with only one engine? Thank you. Jorge
So all the improvement is just Garmin. All Cirrus did is add a water bottle holder and push to start button.
Great demo and review. I love the airport taxi display. I can imagine getting a complex taxi routing and struggling with tge airport chart.
Engine wise. Because the SR22 is such a well designed aircraft a more powerful engine might push speeds to the high drag area's so an extra ten knots, 50 kg engine and extra fuel burn for not a lit of gain.
So here is my question. Im looking to get my license and buying a cr22 but what do I do with the plane when I land in different cities do I have to pre arrange a parking spot or do I just land and park it … remember im really really new to this I haven’t even did a discovery flight yet im just forward thinking
What a silly question about using the same model engine for 15+ years. There is a reason that Lexus/Toyota is similar in that some engines are used in different models for over a decade. Because they are great quality and reliable. But if your Lexus/Toyota engine stops while driving you pull over or stop where you are. If in a plane....well you know! Screw the sustainable ECO BS for now! One day as tech improves! But Safely is #1!!!
Cup holders!? I gotta get one for 7315!
Wonder, what a Continental CD300 could do in an SR22T. 300hp, full FADEC, burning 8-9gal/h JET A1...
I agree. In 2024 this engine like dino. it is OLD OLD OLD technologies. Automotive industry reached very high level of safety. So I think Diamond only one for today with Astro make sense. Just waiting for the next generation with high performance. Cirrus is really only faster machine, but burning a lot ..
If money were no object I would either have the SR22 G7 or the Vision Jet. Heli wise I quite likee the look of the Hill HX 50.
👍✅👏Tks Stef
Great video. How did you get home from Hamilton though? Or are you still there?
And it has a powerful EarthX lithium battery in it!
Great, but 2-3 times overpriced; it's a niche in jet aviation. Will assemble RV-10 rather
No, because certifying a new airplane with a new engine cost "so bloody much". In your parlance.
yooo Stef hows it going?
Good thanks, how are you?
@@StefanDrury spectacular! ✈️
I would love to see a pilot that has "ab-initio'd" from a plyane with this tech to an aircraft with "old tyme" 6 pack. "Checklists can laminated paper?"
I consider 68Litres / hour an expensive operating cost.
Lot's of non-premium interior and same old engine. Disappointing for a bird that costs nearly a million bucks.
A 1991 Ford Tempo has a better dash layout than this overprice toy. I don't care how well it performs. For that price point I'm sorry to say that dash is ugly af.
No new engine, no pressurization. The avionics are nice but the price tag is over 1M and I can't even afford the G1 cirrus.
Your list is pointing toward a Diamond.
Ad or not, that was a decent video. Probably would have watched 40+ mins of that if you'd kept going. Does eem like Cirrus is making strides towards modern consumer car-type interface which is a good thing. Bring aircraft cockpits kicking and screaming into the 21st century.
Cirrus needs to step up into the TT diesel options and allow pilots to use Jet A. Avgas is becoming less and less available and is still more expensive than avgas. Diesel engines are more reliable and fuel efficient burning Jet A.
I’m ok with older engine because they’ve gotten most of the bugs out and it can only be more reliable.. new engines have new problems
Great Engine? In the USA it has the most failure rate overall in any G5/6. The question should have been, WHERE IS FADEC?
Ancient engines at ridiculous prices. Welcome to general aviation
lmao they added a slew of waivers in the f'ing touchscreen
Awesome tech.
Really good video, thanks to both of you. You asked him early on about the comms equipment and he said they were integrated in the Garmin display. I wonder what happens if there is a failure in Garmin equipment, power or something else. Do you lose all ability to communicate - maybe defer to cell phones?
Everything is redundant on the plane. Two ADAHRS (3 if you count the remote-mounted standby attitude module), two batteries, two alternators, two displays, two touchscreen controllers, etc.
sure a lot of time head down looking at those screens.
That leaded fuel line got me, general aviation is backwards in that sense. It’s beyond disappointing to hear how hesitant the industry is to transition to G100UL. lmodern engines are more than happy to run on even 98MOGAS. Jet A I think is the way to go. Gotta love turbocharging
With aircraft being so modern with the latest technology why doesn't the aviation industry use the modern metric system? why don't you use litres for fuel and kilometers for distance and metres for hight? I don't fly but if i did i would need to continuously rely on a conversion app because i wouldn't have a clue how much a gallon, feet or miles are.
Only Russia and china use metres for height, some eastern blocs use m/s for wind speed, but most countries around the world use knots, feet, and miles. Visibility is sometimes miles, sometimes metres. Degrees C is the only consistent metric measurement.
So does the auto fuel selector not account for fuel imbalances?
looks like they raided a automakers parts inventory for the interior switches
Whaouu I am one of the first to see this vid 🙄 Amazing 😊
Welcome to the early gang, thanks for watching.
@@StefanDrury You welcome bro, and I’m not a troll, a pilot too😅 Great videos, thanks 😌
I wonder if there are any dangers for new students to learn on such automated aircraft.
How much does this cost and where do I get the money for it?-asking for a friend.
oh no, left hand controls
Nice looking aircraft 👌🏼 Great to see you in the air again!
It's a shame they couldn't add a FADEC to the engine and get rid of the mixture control
First
2:46 The unmistakable growl of KJN taking off! 😁👍
#team4blade!!
I thought I banned you both from this channel
@@StefanDrury 😁👍
What is Rishi Sunak doing in Australia
Wow I’m early
Yes you are!
Hey Stef, Lemme guess what YOU want for Christmas this year.......
Woah
What about FADEC control of the existing engine ??
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a bit too complex the avionics imo
Hi Sir! Amazing vids! In your opinion why Cirrus does not incorporate a retractable landing gear to the SR?
hoping to see you in the left seat very soon!!
Missed the "clear prop" alert, sir
I rent a 1973 C150….lol
Is there anyway to tune a vor on the fly or does it need to be added to the flight plan and selected. Say for a missed approach, would you want the vor preloaded to be able to intercept?
Stephan can we utilize excerpts from the video on fuel system and stick shakers we produce for Cirrus.