Flying the new Cirrus SR22 G7

[@pilotpeego1820]

Best G7 review on KZbin.

[@richardbates895]

This was the best and most informative video on all the upgrades on the G7 I've seen so far. The avionics suite upgrades are really amazing! Great video and detail! Nicely done!

[@dpc111]

I'm a fan of old-school analog instrumentation but I must say this is a beautiful system on the new G7.

[@ebaystars]

the analogue "data" from the sensors is digitised early on thus precluding any hope of having a backup "dial"

[@ALFOX58]

John, absolutely brilliant entertaining and informative video on what looks like an amazing product in light aviation. Keep it up.

[@IcelandicWarrior]

Green with envy ! Thanks for a really great video of the new Cirrus. I've enjoyed all your videos. Such a great move to go from BBC reporter to Flying Reporter - all your wonderful skills of flying and reporting put to their best use to keep us all entertained and informed. A big THANK YOU from me.

[@IanFlyer100]

Great video, thank you.. Just need those lottery numbers now.

[@TheFlyingReporter]

We should start a syndicate.

[@mittman9977]

@@TheFlyingReporter I'm in! Nice job on the Video! What an amazing airplane!

[@karl_8080]

@@TheFlyingReporter A plane lottery syndicate?! I'm in! 🤑

[@arturoespinosa8985]

I have a very affordable Cirrus, it’s radio controlled, but I love it, it flies beautifully, very predictable, and is loaded with scale details…

[@amcconnell6730]

Does it have a 'chute? :)

[@heikorudi6105]

@@amcconnell6730 all cirrus have one

[@amcconnell6730]

@@heikorudi6105 Even radio controlled models? :)

[@n085fs]

I feel that the next step for GA is that the "tower", which soon won't even need to be a physical tower, will have the ability to link to the plane via the transponder so that they can set all the flight director details. Instead of being told to taxi via G, F, A1, cross rwy 17, B, hold short of active rwy 08... they'll just pop that into your setup and you'll see the arrows on your screen. The fright of it is if they accidently change the wrong aircraft's settings. The bonus of it is if a pilot is incapacitated, they'll be able to tune NAV1 to the ILS and set the AP to automatically fly the Approach. The only thing the tower will need to instruct a passenger to do is cut the mixture or otherwise turn off the engine once on the ground.

[@stewartwilkinsonsnr]

So many great chapters in this video. Jon you were came across so relaxed doing the flight, great landing and Thank You for keeping so much content in so we got to see everything. The landing was superb for sure. The dad joke was hilarious at the end. 👍👏

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Thanks Stewart.

[@ShunguRocks]

I’m loving the G7 and all the avionics. Truly a dream to fly this. And best yet, the ease of transition to the vision jet.

[@antoinehanekom4689]

Ex SR22-G5 owner here. I love the SR Series, from the fire-wall back only. After 6 years of ownership i can say that 90% of our unscheduled and non-budgeted expenses were fire-wall forward. When pressed, the majority of Cirrus owners will admit to a similar bitter / sweet ownership experience. I will re-commit to full ownership only when Cirrus releases a FADEC Diesel ( Jet A1) power plant. Till then i will rent and let someone else deal with the existing 1960’s engine maintenance budget uncertainties.

[@TheFlyingReporter]

I think whatever you own, the costs are up the pointy end eh. Thanks for watching.

[@LuiKast]

Could not agree more! It’s 2024 and they present a new generation with an around 100 years old overthirsty leadhungry engine without FADEC? From the factory ready for next museum? They should get the CD-300 or something else that burns half the amount without lead in Jet-A and be ready for SAF…

[@brandonadams7837]

@@TheFlyingReportersure, but they specified unscheduled maintenance. Budgeted and scheduled is normal.

[@tombuckley91]

As a student @ Daedalus Aviation based out of Birmingham, I couldn’t possibly recommend it more.

[@haumez9332]

this cockpit looks identical to the vision jet, absolutely beautiful plane

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Thanks for watching.

[@armyranger9346]

You should make the cover on the fuel selector switch transparent so you can actually see if it's switching before you get a fuel imbalance problem.

[@piper0428]

Fantastic presentation! Thank you for sharing.

[@UraFlight]

Very well made professional video 😊 I could only imagine how much effort you put in. It was a joy to watch.

[@alexaviation8107]

Bit disappointed it wasn't more different with jet A1 or greater range which to me it sorta suggested from the promo! Aside from that great video! Always love to hear your opinion. Alex

[@droge192]

Agree. To really get with the 'state of the art', Cirrus need to get rid of the TSIO-550, and get the Continental 300hp TDI engine in (same engine as the Diamond DA-50). Even in the G7 form, the SR22 still guzzles more than 20 g/hour in the climb, and not much better in the cruise. The DA-50 will climb at 12 g/hr, and 10 in the cruise. Huge difference.

[@tomholmez12]

JetA1 cirrus would be sweeetttt

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Thanks Alex.

[@brandonadams7837]

@@droge192and it weighs how much more?

[@LuiKast]

Could not agree more! It’s 2024 and they present a new generation of Aircraft with an around 100 years old overthirsty leadhungry engine without FADEC? From the factory ready for the next museum? They must get the CD-300 or something else that burns half the amount without lead in Jet-A and be ready for SAF…

[@whathasxgottodowithit3919.]

Great video thank you for posting, and of course what an amazing aeroplane, the panel and features are superb all adding up to a very safe aeroplane if flown by a competent pilot in appropriate conditions.

[@IndaloMan]

Lovely hearing the Irish ATC as it reminds me of my time living in Muscat. Those guys know how to party!! #goodolddays

[@TheFlyingReporter]

It's very lyrical eh.

[@iantaylor052]

Its a great shame they didn't upgrade the engine. To all intents and purposes, the aircraft has identical ability as the G5. Its a lot to pay for upgraded avionics, auto-tank change and cupholders. I know Cirrus are very well aware of the engine "issue", surely they could have delayed launch of G7 until they had it sorted? Perhaps they have plans already for a G8 in another 7 or 8 years?

[@MikeKobb]

I've read an opinion that I think is probably correct -- they wanted a good training story to tell insurance companies for people buying the SF-50. Having a cockpit with tons of commonality, they can argue that owners with G7 time will be more ready for the step up to the jet, and will hopefully be able to get reasonable insurance in a tightening market. I think we'll see a new engine sooner rather than later.

[@spifflespoof6951]

That cockpit looks amazing for a GA plane in this segment. Stunning!

[@jerryuma]

What does GA plane mean?

[@MGA19a]

@@jerryuma General Aviation ...

[@MGA19a]

Mind you it is a single engine with a pricetag of over 1 Mil. (whatever currency you use GBP, USD, EUR) so it should be upscale ;-)))

[@jerryuma]

@@MGA19a thank you. I’m very new to all this and I am learning.

[@marvinsmith4322]

Thanks Jon, a great piece on the evolving Cirrus. I am sure that there is a never ending list of ‘if it just had’ and they will never please all of the people all of the time. Great innovation for GA but probably well outside the everyday flyers pocket!

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Thanks Marvin.

[@robocombo]

In 2064 this will be today's C172

[@bcflyer99]

Lovely airplane I gotta say. You did a very good job explaining and going over everything. I can't watch the entire video, or else I get motion sickness, so sometimes it helps if I watch sideways. Getting on one of these is absolutely not in my future. I'll stick to RC, wich I've enjoyed for the last 24 years.

[@damienmcbratney3197]

Fantastic video quality Jon. Brilliant work.

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Thanks Damien.

[@AlessioColantonio]

Thomas is a great guy. Spoke to him a couple of times at AERO. Great video Jon!

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Yeh - fun to hang out with.

[@johnmilner0859]

Not a pilot at all, but thoroughly enjoy all your videos. The technology in these planes is awesome.

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Thanks John.

[@NeilMcConachie]

Really interesting video for aspiring Cirrus owners

[@TheFlyingReporter]

I hope so.

[@kevinbarber6022]

really good video and very well put together. Great guys at Echelon

[@JohnScherer]

There won't be a G7, or any Cirrus aircraft in my future, but aviation has played a huge part of my life. Your video was really excellent however, and anyone wanting to know more about the G6 vs the new G7, and what it's like to fly it, you need to watch this video. Awesome aircraft #cirrus and great video Jon!

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Thanks John.

[@Nicky_Nacky_Nooo]

Another brilliant production 👍 and a beautiful landing. I like SR22's but I think for me I would prefer a Yolk over a side stick. Also good to see some cockups at the end. I think including some bloopers to the end of the videos would be a good thing to start adding for the added entertainment.

[@TheFlyingReporter]

I think you quite quickly get used to the stick after a while. Thanks for watching.

[@NDCDA62]

You handled the Cirrus very well Jon given the fact that transitioning to a Glass cockpit takes time. 👏👏👏 Whilst I fly a Diamond DA62 twin, I highly recommend you try out the Diamond DA40 NG with FADEC and Jet-A1 fuel to compare the differences, including the price. 🛫🛫🛫

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Thanks for watching!

[@brandonadams7837]

DA50 would be more comparable from a performance and cost standpoint than a DA40.

[@-Galavanta-]

I can see why Cirrus gave you this opportunity, fantastic video, thank you.

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Thanks for watching.

[@jamieknight326]

Thanks for a brilliant video. Really interesting and entertaining. The only Cirrus I’ll be buying is on flight sim… but I can dream :)

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Thanks Jamie.

[@Kolobochok95]

Wonder how it performs in some moderate turbulence with all those touchscreens.

[@Jetfuture737]

Does Cirrus offer a 5-point seatbelt harness? Having the buckle up at the top of the abdomen is horribly uncomfortable. In the airliners we have a "crotch strap" that attaches and allows you to pull the buckle apparatus down to your belt buckle level, making it much more comfortable.

[@droge192]

Great, comprehensive video! Somewhat disappointed to see (and hear) the same old gas-guzzling TSIO-550 in the G7. The SR22 is a very thirsty aircraft. Cirrus will not be up there with the state of the art, until they move to a 300hp TDI engine, sipping Jet A. Check out the SR22's fuel economy compared to the Diamond DA-50. The Diamond has almost *half* the fuel consumption!

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@sheldonholy5047]

With the primary market being the US, the fuel cost is far less a factor than other parts of the world.

[@douglasb5046]

Er… it’s efficient compared with the Piper Saratoga turbo I fly which drinks 20-21 gph!!

[@LuiKast]

Could not agree more! It’s 2024 and they present a new generation with an around 100 years old overthirsty leadhungry engine without FADEC? From the factory ready for the next best museum? They need to get the CD-300 or something else that burns half the amount without lead in Jet-A and be ready for SAF…

[@HarperBrown-mr9bc]

SR22 is amazing

[@robertg5393]

Great video ; Although I can see that center console with the matt plastic scratching quickly, and easily.

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Thanks Robert.

[@seamusmcmahon3606]

Thank you for the detailed exhibition of the differences in the avionics etc. I was pretty disappointed by Cirrus' own launch depiction but now I see the value of the new systems. I have about 100 hours in G3 through G6 and the G7 is a big step forward

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Thanks Sean.

[@RobertGeez]

What a great aircraft.

[@clearprop]

A superb video, John. A thorough and well edited insight into what is clearly an impressive aeroplane. Great stuff. 🙂

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Thank you!

[@AM-hs4bz]

There are no STBY equipment!!! I assume it has two magnometers and two air data computers?

[@neilbarriskell7840]

Looks like a great piece of kit! Top video…

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Thanks Neil.

[@amandablaise2112]

Loudest winter jacket ever. Great video though!

[@PTRRanger951]

The one thing I find funny is the A/C vents on the new Vision. I have the SAME EXACT ones. They are in my 2013 Ford F-150. While somethings are modern, they are reusing old, outdated stuff.

[@jamesspahmer7193]

Good job, thanks

[@kevindorry2869]

Loved the video. Great job! Having flown both SR series planes (not the G7) and DA series (DA40, 50 and DA62) I find myself wishing the two companies married and had a baby. A DA50/DA62 with the modern FADEC, gas sipping engine, carbon frame, and impeccable safety rating combined with that slick G7 touchscreen interior, CAPS, and the "keep the blue part up" (LVL) protection and you would have the perfect GA plane. Can't wait to fly one though.

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Thanks Kevin.

[@LunFamilyCoTV]

Ok first of all, dinner counts! :D And second... How easier could it be to fly this?! Incredible improvements!!! Thanks a lot for the very detailed video

[@DeadReckoner]

You nailed that ILS, Jon!

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Thanks Scott!

[@MannySingh]

Awesome Video.. so informative. it seems i have learned 70% of the functions just in this video

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Thanks for watching.

[@vsznry]

Whats the deal with Cirrus and not offering JetA1 ?

[@DustMite-s5u]

👍 awesome vlog this G7 looks amazing.This cirrus G7 🍀 shouldn't take long to learn very basic for a learner not too complicated for the beginner would love to find out just how hard it really is to fly.philip will have to go for is pilots licence first tho.take care and good luck to the future to cirrus aircraft Phil. j.G.

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Thanks Phil. It wasn't all that hard to fly to be honest, and the avionics seem fairly intuitive...and I'm in my 50s. Younglings will whizz through it! Thanks for watching.

[@gwynsea8162]

More systems operating than flying! Time for an episode in a flexwing me thinks!

[@tsangarisjohn]

That landing - butter 🎉

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Do you want jam with that?

[@tropicthndr]

A special treat would be the guy who says, I got the money for one of these! but then catches himself just before it’s too late and realizes he can get a Lancair Evolution turboprop for the same price and not have to worry about crankshaft counterweights coming off and blowing a hole through the crankcase, at night, over water.

[@whathasxgottodowithit3919.]

Ask Mike Patey, he probably would not agree.

[@driftinso]

If a SR22 were to loose all electronics for some reason, is the parachute still deployable?

[@matthewgalimski3313]

Good safety improvements, looking forward for new engine powered by Jet -A1 fuel in G8....

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Thanks for watching Matthew.

[@piotrekflo]

Great video! Avionics in G7 looks very simple to operate. Thanks for video.

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Thanks for watching.

[@piotrekflo]

@@TheFlyingReporter always 😀

[@douglasb5046]

I find nuances with different EFD. I got thrown one doing an ILS in an Avidyne-Garmin 750 equipped Saratoga. The course did not auto-slew to the final approach. Fortunately, it was a practice approach in VMC. Took me a while on the ground to figure it out.

[@Dan_Dropper]

Is G7 short for "Generation 7" or do they have various types of SR22?

[@CaeRoberts]

What an aircraft!

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Very smart eh.

[@douglasb5046]

But can it do a CAT IIIc instrument approach??

[@HP1-m8i]

Pretty nice video. thanks a lot.

[@couldbewhykno]

Great video, very enjoyable, have you had a go in the Vision Jet yet? I hear they are incredible!

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Not yet.

[@carlos76c]

Amazing video!

[@nploates]

Clear prop? Cracking video, thanks!

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Marshaller in front. Hand signal given.

[@nploates]

@@TheFlyingReporter Something else learnt, thanks. I thought you handled the flight very well and lucky you for the experience. You deserve it.

[@alanmcnamara9155]

Very interesting video, thanks Jon.

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Thanks for watching Alan.

[@RV7FlyPer]

Love the layout of the aircraft - but Cirrus really missed the point - Still a 150 yo engine technology - they just refuse to go Diesel/Jet-A - or at least just add a FADEC for engine control, but no - still with a mixture handle.

[@TheFlyingReporter]

I hear you - thanks for watching.

[@paolobernardi6835]

I hear you but the only possible option is the CD300 which will require a significant revision of the front end of the plane and significantly on W&B (I believe AVWeb did years ago a good video on why it’s so hard to go from the old engines to more modern ones) .

[@FlyingNDriving]

​@@paolobernardi6835the Lycoming ie2 540 exists and it's out racking up real world hours

[@michaelpicciotto7247]

Why the G7 have only 3 blades when suppose to have 4 bladews?

[@johnball4826]

Really interesting video and very informative. Pity no discussion about performance speeds etc. There is no doubt this aircraft is a fantastic tourer with huge capability and ease of use when you have had the proper training and can master all the screens. It is certainly a mini airliner, not really a hands on aircraft to fly. Far better on the autopilot. I am more of a hands on pilot that as well as touring, likes the thrill of poling it around the sky in my RV6. My slight worry is that it is also an aircraft that people with high income will buy, but their flying ability and skill does not match. I hope a full training course is made mandatory on purchase. One of the reasons I say this, is because being an ex aviation insurance broker and also an underwriter at one time, I well remember the early days of of Cirrus owners. There is no doubt this aircraft is the future compared to PA28’s & 172’s that are more than 60 years old in design ! Lastly Jon, you seem to have enjoyed this more than the Spitfire- Sacrilege!!! 😂

[@TheFlyingReporter]

I like hand flying too - in fact this flight was all hand flown, with the exception of a short segment when we tested the level button. Like cars, we all have our preferences. Some like a classic - I used to have a triumph which I would take out for a 'drive' - I prefer the comfort and economy of my Skoda for work and long distance trips.

[@johnball4826]

@@TheFlyingReporter hello Jon, if you still have a pre 1990 classic car, bring your son along as we have a cars & coffee meeting at the Bletchingley Arms pub, at 9.00am every 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month. They serve breakfast from 9.30am.

[@douglasb5046]

Dunno about tourer based on usable payload

[@jamesb777driver]

Excellent John! Love it

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Thanks James.

[@TheLincolnshireFlyer]

Thanks for the video Jon 😀👍

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Thanks for watching!

[@markor2476]

One can always dream, eh? 😅Thanks for the nice vid Jon!

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Thanks for watching.

[@spitfireinvasion]

great cockpit, but man do we need a new high performance engine... can't stand these old dinosaurs anymore, its time for change!! the cirrus airframe is so clean and efficient, imagine the gas mileage it could get with a new and modern engine deisgn...

[@Jeff-m5x3j]

I wonder if the Delta Hawk will eventually show up in the G7?

[@spitfireinvasion]

@@Jeff-m5x3j mmmh that's only turbo 180horse, good for the SR20, the 22 needs a good amount more umpf, more like the CD300 maybe

[@shawnclark732]

Yeah and something that doesn’t put lead in the air

[@jerryuma]

Exactly. Its a propeller too and that is not as good or safe as jet engjne.

[@spitfireinvasion]

Amen brother, running the 915is on my MCR4, not the perfect plane by any means but I'm enjoying the 145KTAS cruise at 25litres of sweet unleaded Autogas 👌🏽

[@go5582]

Hi all . Great plane & technology. I love the push button start & technology. Cessna learn from cirrus g7. Honda Jet build a better small enginefor the Cessna t206h. .

[@janlievaart]

Great machine and avionics to replace the Arrow

[@TheFlyingReporter]

If only Jan!

[@rupertuk]

Can't wait for a G8 FADEC Jet A1 with these avionics

[@TheFlyingReporter]

I imagine they must be working on something, right?

[@sleepydrones1282]

@@TheFlyingReporterSr22 g8 turboprop

[@DCSHacks]

Love this - Absolutely awesome!!!!

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Thanks for watching.

[@mike.repucci]

I'm surprised as PIC you weren't sitting in the right seat there in the UK 😅

[@kevinhughes9801]

Brill vid loved insight good job

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Thank you for watching.

[@codystout5353]

Really cool

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Thanks for watching.

[@davidcartwright5591]

So, when is the order going in Jon ? 😆😆

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Haha.

[@wildsox]

Tower communications are a bit distracting and cannot hear you guys on the ground, going through preflight.

[@iansampson2492]

The only thing I think when I see a Cirrus is the array of truly cool airplanes one could fill a hangar with.....

[@TheFlyingReporter]

I suppose there's room for all sorts in a hangar... and your choice of machine will depend upon your mission and goal.

[@Robinbamv]

A very interesting new Avionic fit that clearly has the same menu structure at the Garmin GTN650/750 so transitioning to the G7 should be a low stress affair. It is a demonstration of how far GA avionics have come in the last twenty years, I can remember Garmin introducing the GNS430 and it was considered a game change…….. now it just looks so clunky!

[@TheFlyingReporter]

It was very easy to use, and I'm not yet conversant with the latest toys...I still have a 430!

[@Robinbamv]

@@TheFlyingReporter you are more than welcome to come and fly my Garmin GTN650 equipped Robin as see how a well integrated modern avionics retro-fit works in the real world, The aircraft is also about to be fitted with the Electroair electronic ignition system. This EIS is expected to drag the Lycoming into the modern age giving better starting , smoother running and save 1USG/Hr in fuel consumption. This might make an interesting video.

[@AnthonyRobson-tl6zs]

great plane and video

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Thanks for watching Anthony.

[@lucianosantucci108]

Good job 👍

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Thanks for watching.

[@ebaystars]

so, what happens if lightning causes a system failure and the displays all go dark, and don't tell me it won't happen I'm a systems engineer on radios? where's the limited panel, where's any conventional instruments.??

[@TheFlyingReporter]

I guess that's a good reason why all aeroplanes, especially smaller ones, avoid thunderstorms by a very wide margin. I don't know the exact answer to your question, but most modern aeroplanes have fully glass cockpits these days with redundancy built in.

[@Rockwolf50]

Unreal. They put a G3000 in the SR22. This is aweome

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Thanks for watching Mike.

[@Boating_David]

I'm nicking that joke was worth watching until the end 😂

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Haha.

[@timothys.kingcade3756]

There is no doubt Cirrus made the G7 to upsell its customers to the SF50. The G7, in my opinion, falls way short of a revolutionary or even a striking upgrade. Over two years in planning and design offering only touch screen avionics, which is only a moderate upgrade and a nonevent for many pilots. I fly a TBM with a G1000 and prefer the knobs and buttons over a G3000. For those with a G5/G6 the G7 isn't worthy of consideration.

[@Chinatown-cm]

Ya es un avión exitoso y con cada mejora es mucho mejor más apetecible más amigable con el piloto una belleza el avión el sueño de cualquier dueño operador o piloto

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Thanks for watching.

[@farmer6861]

Thank goodness we had the Spitfire when we were scrambling when somebody “rang the bell like hell” during the Second World War is all I’ll say! Also if hiring from brakes off to brakes on for an hourly flight, I think I prefer the Robin DR400 or the Slingsby Firefly!

[@smaviation]

It’s Garmin hardware and software. Nothing to do with anything Cirrus, although they want credit for it. This is common among several manufacturers.

[@Pahrump]

A dad joke becomes a dad joke when it's apparent- which is a pun in itself.

[@skwerilleee]

All this tech but still no fadec is crazy

[@FlyingNDriving]

All shiny no substance where it counts

[@bigmungus4864]

Like the aircraft but still no modern fadec or fuels

[@d.porter3142]

The G6 cockpit was much nicer IMO.

[@randerson752]

Cirrus needs to get serious and add the PT6 with retractable gear as an option.

[@Mr1Spring]

1080p? I cannot read the characters etc.

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Sorry about that - For this rig, needed to film 1080 for the battery life as no external power to make use of on this fast-turnaround shoot.

[@timodings]

If you ask me, the new cockpit is absolute nonsense without some modern FADEC engines... but otherwise a great update.

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Thanks for watching.