I Lied About The New Cirrus Generation 7

Previously we covered The all new Cirrus SR Series generation 7 was from Cirrus Aircraft. The SR22 Cirrus is one of the best selling single piston engine airplanes and it also happens to be the most expensive. Think of Cirrus as the Bentley of single pistons. They carter to customers who want practicality, luxury and comfort. The new SR22 G7 will continue that tradition.

I did get a chance to fly the new Cirrus G7. It's shockingly good.

So what's new? here are some cool new features in the SR22 G7

- New touch screens in the center of the cockpit - Cirrus is doing away with the chunky keyboard and now you have touchscreens similar to the cockpit of the Cirrus Jet

- Side sticks - you also get new side sticks mirroring the Cirrus SF50 jet

- Push to start - Cirrus is doing away with turning an ignition key even with an old engine. Now you have a push to start button to rev up your engines, just like you have in modern cars.

- Safe 3D Taxi map - Fancy but a very neat safety feature.

- Auto fuel selector - This may be my favorite new feature in the G7. Now you can Automatically alternate between fuel tanks every five gallons during flight to ease fuel management. Any safety feature that can reduce the work load on a Pilot I think is pretty awesome.

[michaelpicciotto]

Hi Mike, Here Mike from Guatemala, I tried many airplanes and since I got my C.SR22, there were no doubts that is the best single airplane in market. I feels so safe and smooth that compare to other single. It doesn't pass through my mind, changing the SR22. Good and well explained video, I had the same feelings you did.

[climjames]

Something Pilatus said about the transition from the PC12 and PC24 being familiar with respect to the cockpit. Maybe Cirrus wants a similar thing between the SR22 and the SF50

[mauriceevans]

The majority of the people who complain about the cirrus are people who can't afford a cirrus.

[chennemeyer]

I have been flying on and off since the late 90s. Learned in a Zenair very light weight plane. Spent a little time in a light and heavy versions of the Robinsons, a little small Cessna high wing exposure, and a little time in a Vans RV7. I never really felt comfortable in any of them, they were hot, lout, very bumpy, they made flying feel unnatural, and I was always acutely aware of the risks, not dissimilar from the feeling I get when out on a diving trip under the ocean, it makes you question if this risk (for family who is reliant) is worth it. I tried a flight in an SR22T last year in the summer in the high dessert of AZ. I was stunned, it was so smooth, so controlled, intuitive, and confidence inspiring, logical, it was just friendly. It was the first time I had no sense of risk, or uneasiness. That thing was like a dart, like a smooth arrow through the air, absolutely smooth, luxurious and in control it was a true personal chariot able and willing to take you anywhere with a smile. The analogy between a sporty German car and an economy car very closely approximates the difference, its not easy to describe, but man when your in it, you know it, it feels like you are driving or flying something expensive and quality. I haven't bought one yet, but I would sure like to.

[fudogwhisperer]

I was flying light twins for a while, then helped a buddy and flew his Cessna 150 to its annual inspection. I was not used to all those bumps!

[michaelhicks]

awesome video, enjoyed the comparison of the SR22 G7 to the SR20 at the end nice wrap up Mike! Keep up the great work !

[paladin]

I trained and received my PPL in an SR20 and quickly transitioned to the 22. Both are great planes to fly. The SR22 and its bigger engine, being faster and heavier was a slightly different feel but after the many hours in the 20, it was a seamless transition. Listen, I've always been a fan of the innovative Cirrus and would get heavy backlash for training in a "plastic plane". When I had to get checked out in a 172 and flew a Cherokee 6, I thought "What the heck is this"? I have to pull out a paper checklist? What do you mean no engine monitor? Lastly, praise is due to the Klapmeiers for being the innovators they are.

[mattc.]

Well presented impression of the SR Gen 7. I worry about so much automation, but it seems the FAA and manufacturers are good with it, and pilots like to fly it. Definitely can cut down on the workload.

[deepbluesea]

Hey champ, I’m completely fascinated with airplanes too…..I don’t have a pilots license, but I do have the dream to fly!

[kennethnesteroff]

I have flown with a good friend who has a G6 SR22. The airplane is amazing. Great work on your videos! I especially enjoyed the comparison between SR20 & SR22.

[classicraceruk]

I have flown around 50 hrs in a Cirrus. For me the heavy feeling was caused by the side stick. It’s took me many hours to train my hand to hold this properly. My left hand is very much weaker than my right hand.

[texasspinesurgeon]

I have almost 2000 hours in my SR22, love it!!

[affiliatenerdsrus]

Yep plan to check out in a Cirrus. Thanks for the report.

[josedearimateiayjesus]

We must all learn to analyze things from a point of view of balance between what we observe when looking at new equipment with modern technology and it is not possible for us to make a direct comparison with old equipment and equipment from past generations. We need to know how to respect our opinions and have the common sense to learn to accept new technologies.

[classicraceruk]

The earliest Cirrus I have flown is the G2, this has airbags as well.

[Shaneepe]

The 22 is even more stable with higher wing loading and yaw damper.

[dro]

I have a 1989 socata tb20. It has very heavy controls, and high wing loading so it really cuts through the chop. It cost me way less to own and operate than a g7 or 6, 5. To each their own, but unless you really fly a bunch, 7 fig for a plane that sits in a hangar a lot.... it's a lot. I fly in Hawaii, where is really inter island only. I know my airports, working on my IFR now. I'm really not so sure that the advanced avionics ever add anything for me. I'll keep the extra $850k

[sandman]

Great breakdown Mike! I always wondered what it felt like to fly one of these myself. All the planes I've flown are little rinky-dink planes too.

[alexandrenazario]

Woowwww, Good Job Mike, great from Brazil..

[captnjimsmith]

I’ve watched your videos before, and enjoyed them, but you seem more near in this video. It’s more relatable, keep it up !