First Time Flying a Cirrus SR22T

I have long thought that if I ever bought a plane it would be a Cirrus (based on the features, specs and design). I thought it was the perfect plane to step into from a Cessna 172. Well, today I had my first ever opportunity to fly (and fly in) a Cirrus SR22T. All I can say is WOW! This is a highly capable, fast and very fun plane to fly. In this video you will see my take off from KPAO and return via a Charlie transition over KSJC. After taking off from KPAO we actually flew out to KTCY to practice an IFR approach and do one take off and landing. I added the take off and landing at KTCY to the end of this video. I will cut another video showing the IFR approach next time. Thanks to my CFI Mark Erwin (www.mark1aviation.com) for his usual calm confidence in my flying abilities.

Btw, with more than 200 hours in the 172 I really had to battle my muscle memory of the Cessna's G1000 system vs the G1000 Perspective in the Cirrus. And, the call sign kept giving me a hard time (because I am so used to saying Cessna xxxxx). The flight characteristics of the Cirrus turned out to be the least of my troubles (once I got used to the fact that this plane does 80 kts over the threshold and doesn't flare nearly as much as the 172).

I am not quite sure how I will be able to go back to the 172 to complete my IFR training (getting ready for my IFR check ride soon).

Thanks again for watching.

Видео First Time Flying a Cirrus SR22T канала Norcal Flyer