It's a fine plane. The performance is a bit anemic though. If you plan on carrying many passengers or live at altitude then you may want to reconsider or get a NA 22. Otherwise it's a perfectly reliable and docile aircraft.
Just curious, are you considering a Cessna Corvalis/TTx? If not, why not? Good or bad, it seems like a much closer competitor than a Turbo 182...
I have had the privilege of flying a 2017 SR20 from the American Aero Club at GMU. I am doing transition training and hope to own an SR22 one day before too long. I keep looking at other airplanes like the Diamond DA40, but when I think about doing the passenger briefing for my granddaughter, it has no competition when I can say "if something happens to me, pull this handle and pull this red knob toward you and the plane will float to the ground," compared to well...if something happens to me, try to land this thing! Image Unavailable, Please Login
Oh you must not be a "real" pilot then. Not criticizing you, just a sarcastic comment directed at those who don't think the parachute is of value (some think it's a negative and induces reckless flight decisions). I for one think the parachute is great for exactly the reason you stated and wish all planes had them.
Yes, thanks. I have heard that several times... In training, we learn that redundancy is essential. Why not have a back up to a single engine that can go out at any time, no matter how new it is, how recently it was rebuilt, no matter the manufacturer or what kind of AD it has or doesn't have? Of course, training takes us to best glide, find a place to land, do the flow, etc. I consider the chute extra equipment in the CRM toolbox. I know I don't have to convince you. You already know.
Well, Julie, at least you won't have to refer to that old saw about the aviation cadet who was asked the question of why he crashed. You've probably heard it, "Well, I ran out of airspeed, altitude and ideas all at the same time." You, at least, have an idea. Good luck to you.
I would send Rob Lay a PM. He used to own a 400, and I'm sure could give you some insights into it. I wouldn't think so-- it's certainly faster and more complex than a 182, but shouldn't be much worse than a Cirrus, but then I haven't flown either.
Specs say the V35 cruises at 177 kts. My experience in my non-turbo 182 was 145 kts. The V35 is quite a bit faster. .
Julie, I'm no ace , just an old guy. I admire what you are accomplishing because it is far more than anything I ever did. When I was flying in the early 40's, female pilots were an oddity and they were mostly in the shadows but I was a wakened when I flew up to St. Petersburg, Fla. and met Betty Skelton and watched her take off in her Great Lakes, "Little Stinker" and immediately rolled inverted and flew the pattern that way. Now things are a bit different and it is great to see the ladies doing things in a big way, like the lady test pilot at Boeing whose name I can't recall right now, but she is good and respected by all. So, you are in the left seat in what you do and demand some respect...not like Rodney Dangerfield. You are earning it.
That's great if you want to read the placard at the moment the proverbial stuff hits the fan. The CAPS cover should be left uncovered prior to flight btw. The memory item is: throttles to idle, pull CAPS. The other stuff can be done (like mixture off) while under canopy. Especially when low, seconds count and can make the difference between survival and fatal.
