AOPA Pilot Magazine - May 2013 - 52

The SRs like to
land a little flat—
more like a jet—
which will help
those transitioning
up to the Vision.

pulls the still mechanical handle over
head. Independent electrical connections
to the ship’s main and emergency batteries assure a continuous supply of power.
The new system replaces the 1990s technology in the old models.
To meet the demanding need to have a
single-engine stall speed below 61 knots,
Cirrus increased the flap travel by 1.5
degrees on the Generation 5 airplanes,
according to Bergwall. The strengthened
flap hinges provide a much bigger benefit though—initial flap deployment speed
jumps from a modest 119 knots indicated
airspeed to a much more useful 150 KIAS.
The change gives the pilot a very useful
tool for managing descents in the slippery airplane and essentially eliminates
the need for speed brakes. Deployment of
the second notch of flaps can now occur
at 110 KIAS, up from 100.
And, speaking of small things that
make a big difference, Bergwall reports

that while the 200-pound MTOW boost
is a big deal with customers, the most prevalent comment from current Cirrus owners
is accolades for the redesign of the wheel
fairings to incorporate a small hinged door
so you can easily check tire pressure—a
long-requested feature. Structurally, many
parts of the airplane required changes to
accommodate the extra weight. For example, the one-piece carbon fiber spar was
strengthened, as was the landing gear.
T H E H I G H LY I N T E G R AT E D C I R R U S

Perspective by Garmin avionics suite now
incorporates the formerly mechanical fuel
gauges; the old round gauges on the center
pedestal are gone. New digital fuel senders in the tanks provide highly accurate
fuel quantity readings for display on the
MFD, a much needed upgrade from earlier models. The accurate fuel readings
make it easier to trade some of those 92
gallons of fuel for payload.



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AOPA Pilot Magazine - May 2013
Contents
President’s Position
Visual Approach
Letters
Waypoints
Proficient Pilot
Safety Pilot
License to Learn
Pilot Counsel
Fly Well
Setting a Record
Membership
Fly-Outs
Milestones
Test Pilot
News
More of a Good Thing
More of a Good Thing
Pulling Together
Pulling Together
General Electric’s H80 Turboprop: Czechered Past
General Electric’s H80 Turboprop: Czechered Past
This Mooney is Out of Air
This Mooney is Out of Air
Fly Off: A Tale of Two Biplanes
Fly Off: A Tale of Two Biplanes
Efficiency
Efficiency
Technique
Technique
Ownership
Ownership
Wx Watch
Wx Watch
Frugal Flier
Frugal Flier
Never Again
Never Again
Partnerships and Products
Partnerships and Products
State & Local Action
State & Local Action
Member Services
Member Services
AOPA Foundation
AOPA Foundation
AOPA Insurance Services
AOPA Insurance Services
Fly by Wire
Fly by Wire
Pilots
Pilots
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AOPA Pilot Magazine - May 2013 - License to Learn
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AOPA Pilot Magazine - May 2013 - Fly Well
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AOPA Pilot Magazine - May 2013 - This Mooney is Out of Air
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AOPA Pilot Magazine - May 2013 - AOPA Foundation
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AOPA Pilot Magazine - May 2013 - AOPA Insurance Services
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