Cirrus Aircraft has introduced announced enhanced connectivity, design and luxury in the new 2016 SR series aircraft, delivering an experience officials say is “on par with luxury automobiles to both pilot and passengers.”
Every 2016 Cirrus is delivered with a new Bluetooth audio panel that allows for phone calls and music to be wirelessly connected and directed to any occupant in the cabin.
Additionally, Cirrus has incorporated Garmin Flight Stream in the cockpit, enabling wireless connectivity between mobile devices and the Cirrus Perspective by Garmin avionics flight deck as part of the new Digital Advantage Package. Pilots can now flight plan at home or at work, transfer flight plans to and from the avionics seamlessly, easily change route mid-flight, display a wide array of flight information, including pitch, bank and GPS data, plus control the SiriusXM radio — all via a mobile device.
For 2016, new pilot and co-pilot seats come equipped with a stow pocket for mobile devices to enable easy use during flight and new magnetic clasp side straps both secure headsets when not in use and reduce clutter in the cockpit. Premium European leather, on par with the finest luxury automobiles, completes the look and feel of the interior, according to company officials.
For 2016, Cirrus partnered with Sherwin-Williams to expand exterior paint options and colors, offering three premium design collections: Carbon, Platinum and the new Rhodium option.
A highlight of the 2016 SR line, a remote keyless entry system allows customers to easily lock and unlock both pilot and passenger doors.
To accommodate for low-light situations, exterior convenience lighting illuminating both the steps and cabin were added, making for safer pre-flight and aircraft entry. A baggage compartment light was also added, activated by opening the baggage door.
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They still sell them, but Cirrus is focusing it’s efforts on the really high end products of theirs, most likely due to the higher profit margin on those aircraft. In my opinion although Cirrus has wonderful products they are one of the very large contributors to pricing single engine piston GA aircraft out of the reach of the “everyday pilot.” Could they make their product more affordable? In my opinion yes, but they have no incentive to as the celebrities and rich guys of the world want an everything you can possibly get SR22T. According to GAMA Cirrus sold 31 SR20 aircraft last year compared to 270 SR22 and 22T aircraft.
Fun information the SR20 is very closely priced to a new 172, but has significantly more features and speed. The SR20 is the same airframe are the 22 and 22T with those aircraft getting very slight aerodynamic improvements compared to the SR20. Would you pay 2.4 times more the price of an SR20 for what is essentially the same airframe with a bigger engine and FIKI? The Cirrus marketing and sales department deserves a standing ovation for being able to do just that on a daily basis.
I would think the only thing missing to make this the ultimate light plane would be auto throttle.
I wish that at the same time they do these high end upgrades they could find a way to make the low end model SR20 cheaper. They probably don’t even sell that many SR20’s though