In 2014, Cirrus announced the performance braking system created specifically for Cirrus by Beringer Aero. The enhanced braking system became the G5 standard, but it’s now available for all Cirrus airplanes. The company ramps up the marketing around three innovative features: Continue reading “Cirrus Performance Braking System by Beringer Aero”
Author: Jeff Brewer
Jeff is an entrepreneur, pilot and aviation writer. He's the Founder of wikiWings.
He’s enjoyed flying for over 20 years and has more than 1,700 hours of flight time in piston engine aircraft; including 500 hours in the Turbo Cirrus SR22TN-G3 Perspective, Cessna 152, 172, 182; Piper Warrior, Archer, Arrow and Aztec.
He has been a member of Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association since 1992 and a member in several aviation type clubs.
The author’s current home base is Houston, Texas.
What improvements went into the SR22 G5?
What improvements went into the Generation 5 SR22? The big highlight is an increase in useful load. “Cirrus found a way to increase the gross weight of the airplane by 200 pounds, to 3,600 pounds.” Continue reading “What improvements went into the SR22 G5?”
What are the asking prices for Perspective SR22-G5 Turbos?
It has been five years since the first generation five Turbo Perspective SR22T-G5 planes began shipment. About 25 of those pre-owned Turbo Perspective planes are available for sale today. Let’s look at the current pricing. Continue reading “What are the asking prices for Perspective SR22-G5 Turbos?”
What are the asking prices for Perspective SR22-G5 normally aspirated planes?
Its been five years since the first normally aspirated Perspective SR22-G5 generation five planes began shipment. About fifteen of those pre-owned normally aspirated Perspective planes are available for sale today. Let’s look at the current pricing. Continue reading “What are the asking prices for Perspective SR22-G5 normally aspirated planes?”
Introduction to Generation 5 Cirrus SR22 G5
In 2013, Cirrus rolled-out the fifth generation SR22 airplane. Production continued until 2017 when the sixth generation SR22-G6 airplane was launched. Cirrus shipped about 1,073 SR22-G5 airplanes. At the time of this article, there were 40 pre-owned SR22-G5 airplanes listed for sale, which represents about 3.7 percent of total production (25 turbos & 15 normally aspirated).
Continue reading “Introduction to Generation 5 Cirrus SR22 G5”
Labor Day Weekend – 2018
wikiWings – we’re falling into autumn. It will be here before we know it. Hope you have a relaxing and restful Labor Day weekend!
Turbo Perspective SR22-G3 That was Then, This is Now
Its been a decade since the Turbo Perspective SR22-G3 third generation planes began shipment. Let’s look at how the market has changed. Continue reading “Turbo Perspective SR22-G3 That was Then, This is Now”
Normally Aspirated Perspective SR22-G3, That was Then, This is Now
Its been a decade since the first normally aspirated Perspective SR22 third generation planes began shipment. Let’s look at how the market has changed. Continue reading “Normally Aspirated Perspective SR22-G3, That was Then, This is Now”
What are the asking prices for Perspective SR22-G3 Turbo airplanes?
In June and July of 2018, we collected asking prices for pre-owned Cirrus Perspective SR22-G3 Turbo airplanes. Here’s what we found: Continue reading “What are the asking prices for Perspective SR22-G3 Turbo airplanes?”
What are the asking prices for Perspective SR22-G3 normally aspirated airplanes?
Last week, we reviewed asking prices for the Avidyne equipped SR22-G3. Cirrus Aircraft first introduced Perspective by Garmin avionics flight deck in 2008. Although Perspective carried a higher cost than Avidyne the new platform offered more features and functionality pilots wanted. Continue reading “What are the asking prices for Perspective SR22-G3 normally aspirated airplanes?”