For many general aviation pilots, stepping up to burn jet fuel is a dream. It has taken 10-years to certify the Cirrus Vision
SF50 Jet. A handful of the planes were delivered to customers last year, and about 600 position holders are waiting in line to receive their aircraft. Production ramp-up is progressing but it will take years for supply to catch-up to demand.
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This week I’m taking a break from general aviation to join up on a different flight slope – The ski slopes at Vail Resort in
Colorado. It’s “high altitude” but my feet are still on the ground.
Snow fall has been light this year, but we arrived to marvel at two winter storms which helped to cover the slopes with fresh snow. The mountains and sky are beautiful.
I hope you can take some time off for rest and fellowship with family and friends. Blue sky!
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One more note on the Cirrus Centennial Edition airplane before we move on. It’s been 15 years since it roll off the production line and the plane is destined to become a collector’s classic. Here are five reasons why: Continue reading “The Cirrus Centennial Edition airplane is destined to become a collector classic”
In 2014, I reviewed the market for Cirrus Centennial Edition planes. It was just after the tenth anniversary of the commemorative series. One-hundred airplanes were originally shipped. I found only two available for sale. Continue reading “The Cirrus Centennial Edition airplane That was then, This is now”
