Inside The New Cirrus SR22 G7

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The all new Cirrus SR Series generation 7 was announced this past week by 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.
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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.
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[@shanecarter9007]

Mike you literally explained why going THE SLING TSI route is a better choice. Cirrus is now catching up with some tech but still fail to add a FADEC powerplant. At a 3rd of the price the TSI provides more value hands down.

[@kerrylloyd4215]

Dude, you crack me up so much. I started watching you about a year and a half ago. I’m an old guy at 67 years and have 23,000 hours. Keep doing what you’re doing it’s really good and I enjoy it. It’s great entertainment!

[@rootbeer9908]

Any advice for a low time pilot about to start work on cfi? What’s a better route in your opinion. Airlines or corporate/private

[@johnjohn3241]

All these new features should be in every airplane. Even though the price is pretty high, it’s good to see Cirrus modernizing general aviation. More companies will definitely follow which will drive down prices eventually when it becomes standard.

[@alanluster950]

If I spend a million dollars on an airplane, its got to have at least a PT6.

[@bowzist]

Until it’s time to overhaul

[@misham6547]

​@@bowzist well if you live until TBO, and they don't strictly have to be fully overhauled in part 91 ops

[@jrgb9945]

The problem is, turbine costs are incredibly high. I’ve had C150-Warrior-Lance-Baron-310. Being in the “turbine” world requires a huge bump. If you don’t have at least 10 million, you probably cannot afford to run a pressurized turbine.

[@TecnamTwin]

​@@jrgb9945Lancair Evolution doesn't cost $10 million to purchase or maintain.😢

[@bantond3149]

Agree. This is a plane for barbie and ken

[@haroldlocay3946]

Yes my Bristell 915 has push start , touch screens , IFR IMC equipped and chute but I ordered a G7 22T. More payload and speed. Great warranty and many nearby service centers.

[@Cirruslife232]

I own a 2020 SR22T for over 2 years. It’s amazing. I definitely would have liked to see a PT6 in the new G7. But like you said in this video. Cirrus is the top piston plane bar none so with that being said I would get this for sure.

[@RealRickCox]

For the kind of money they're charging, a turbine engine should be standard equipment. If I had $1M laying around, I'd just buy a new Hill HC50 helicopter with the turbine engine. :)

[@BrianWilliamsInspires]

@@RealRickCox And if you didn't have your ratings you'd still have money left over to get all your ratings all the way to commercial.

[@friskytwox]

@@RealRickCoxsame 😂😂

[@bonecc4061]

What do you do for a living that you could afford it?

[@larrygast4790]

I have watched you for a long time and you are super cool! Love your smooth delivery of aero info. You are the king of aircraft salesmen!

[@clayellis3986]

If you order one be aware there will be a addendum to the contract. The price you agree to will actually be less than what you pay. It will take a minimum of 18 months to deliver and you will be responsible for cost increases. If you ordered a fully equipped SR22T today 1.3 will balloon conservatively by 10% before it is delivered. Things to consider.

[@idigtexas714]

I don't think I signed any addendum, interesting. Point is if they sell like hotcakes (according to Cirrus lol), how about not latching onto deposits? Seems desperate to me.

[@sandyprice]

It's not as fast but I think the Diamond DA40 NG looks like a worthy competitor. Mike, would like to see a video on this plane! Edit as of 1/19/24: Mike has older videos that show he trained to fly in an older DA40 and one covers that plane well. This plane is faster, uses Jet-A and has lower fuel burn. I'd still like to see a video covering the newer plane...and maybe Diamondshare as well.

[@CanadianGrenadian]

Agreed

[@mittman9977]

Great Job, Mr. Mike! I always enjoy your videos! Thank you!

[@AC-jk8wq]

Nice work Mike! Your presentations get better every year. 😃

[@diggler64]

i appreciate the calm delivery👍

[@richardbates895]

The Interior and panel are really nicely done! Sleek, beautiful and well laid out. The price, not so much! I'm actually surprised they don't offer various power plants. That has always stumped me about Cirrus. Great Vid my man!

[@redbeard7376]

Thanks for the video.

[@BrianWilliamsInspires]

Love in the their announcement video where they say, "If you are a new pilot, this is the perfect plane for you!" - - - Could you imagine the insurance on a $1.1m plane as a brand new pilot??

[@WoodDragonGuy]

Great review

[@aldohattonduran5227]

Excelente video Mike! Still.. take a trip to Velocity please 😁

[@backcountyrpilot]

The Diamond DA40NG (Diesel) has a push to start button. I giggled the first time I pushed it and heard the engine start and idle like a car.

[@DanFrederiksen]

I didn't know the Piper m350 was in similar price range. I think the key to Cirrus' success is that it's slightly modern in appearance, it's among the faster planes, has fancy looking avionics and maybe the parachute is ultimately the deal clincher. What's the one thing you want out of a plane? to not die. It's important :) It might be as simple as looking new and having the parachute. Because most of the others look like they were indiana jones' childhood plane. And afaik Cirrus completely dominates the small plane market, I think they just reached 10000 planes sold, maybe 400million dollars annual sales but somehow they haven't managed economy of scale, only scale of greed. I've noticed one common issue crippling all of GA, that's the engine costs. Now Cirrus are masters of greed themselves but as big of a company as they are, they should actually develop engines of their own. They could do their own IO550 in a bit more modern version, it's not impossible and worth it for them but ironically it's actually easier to make the equivalent turbofan engine and have two engines and be so much cooler and faster. There is no twin jet in car seat size planes despite it being very possible and it would instantly devastate both everything in the piston world, I mean foggedaboudid, but it would presumably also really cut into socalled light jets because who wants the hassle of getting a pilot and servicing of a private jet if you can just drive your car style jet without all the overhead. As surprising as it is, turbofan jet planes can match or exceed the fuel economy of piston props. An Eclipse 550 literally has better mileage than a Baron 58 despite being 60% faster. The first to make a car twin jet for even remotely decent money will murder the market. Jets are so reliable that for personal use they'll last you a lifetime. Who ever flies 3500 hours for personal use. Also it might well be possible to make a jet engine that can run on any kind of fuel around, mogas, avgas, diesel, jetA. Pretty cool selling point. And with a strong power to weight ratio it can do short runways with the best of them. Grass runways are not that demanding on landing gear. Imagine the freedom of a twin private jet with LSA fuel economy.

[@michaelkvilvang7348]

If you keep making too much sense BIG AIRPLANE is gonna come take you.

[@steveh2027]

The newer Diamond DA pistons also have push to start

[@michaelcarrolleee1829]

Very good review

[@user-qb8tb6lz5b]

I will take my Legacy - 285mph, 2 G3X, GNS 750, all electric push start engine - under 400k and will smoke any SR22. Unless engine blows over mtns. Cirrus know their market, newbie pilots and a wife who wants the chute. Operating cost on the cirrus will be outrageous - hanger, insurance, maintenance, annual training, etc. And I can do acrobatics (light) oh and I raced it in reno! I owned a Malibu - maintenance is off the charts - pressurization is a big dollar sink. flying high cost big bucks

[@clwtrade]

Love the plane. 2 things that would keep this as a hard buy is the power plant as you mentioned. Also for this price the suspension on the mains should be updated. No reason for this type of suspension with so many good examples that could be used. Thanks for the video

[@AwkwardRobert]

Flying started with a 152. Gadgets are cool. After sale service is as important as you state. But but but.. The engine is a deal killer. It's like a Porche with a Kia engine. Good video. Keep it up.

[@pilotpeego1820]

Hey Mike, one really cool feature is the stall shaker in the stick. Since the airframe is pretty much the same as previous models, I'm wondering how much it would cost to upgrade to the G7?

[@mrbill4985]

Compare the Diamond DA50RG. For the same price, the Diamond gets you more payload, speed, range, fuel efficiency, modern diesel engine......The competition has caught up to Cirrus and they need to step up their game.

[@480pilot]

Mojo, We know the price tag. Doesn't stop the cool stuff!!

[@dominicserafino6029]

Great Aircraft

[@dennisnbrown]

I think the best feature on the new G7 is the automated flaps. This will save lives. The airplane is not forgiving to retracting flaps lower than specified speed and has cost pilots their lives in the past. Good job. The engine in the airplane is a solid engine platform and I see no need to change it but I do believe Sarah has bumped their head on the pricing as Mike said there are plenty of other aircraft for the same or less price with other attractive features. A comment onoutselling other manufacturers. The fact that they have a pair of Ute is the biggest reason for that. Having that data, I think all manufactures of new aircraft should include the option.

[@roedere]

Very nice plane with a great reputation, but you are 100% correct, at that price point, I would be leaning toward a Pyper Meridian.

[@woodymcgehee]

I enjoy your videos! I would get a used turbo-prop before I bought a new cirrus. Ive never liked the side sticks either, personal preference. I would also consider a M20v before I would buy a cirrus.

[@ericc8790]

Cirrus saying “it’s just like the vision jet” over and over again is not about transitioning pilots. Its marketing. They are trying to give potential buyers the “feels”. It’s not going to get them to step up to a vision jet, but it is a very smart way to market their premium product and make it feel more premium and special to potential buyers, and it can motivate current owners to update to a G7.

[@BobABooey.]

I cant believe Cirrus hasn't come out with a twin yet.

[@kbentch]

What a great airplane! Thanks for the video. The only way I know that I’m going to afford something beautiful like that is to get successful on KZbin! So I think that’s what I’m going to have to do. I’m not sure what else to do to be able to forward that kind of Airplane. I’ve been taking lessons for about six months, and I’m almost ready to solo. I thought I was ready two or three times and I keep getting nervous. But man as soon as I can, I wanna get my license and buy whatever I can. I’ll probably have to start with an older Piper or Cessna. I would love to get serious about a Cirrus! What a great airplane.

[@StainlessRocky]

One day we will be able to see Cirrus Turboprop like the TBM 😊

[@johneshoffnerjr9823]

For the most part, I agree with you. A Diesel (jet A) FADEC is the way to go but that would likely price out around $1.6m. Pressurization would redesign the Gull door-ed air-frame and flirt with a heavier $2m SEL; new model Cirrus?. That would probably help competitor sales more than Cirrus. Although not new, the touch mini screens is the future (safety, function, appearance, simplicity). I think Cirrus is at the price thresh hold now, but what do I know, can't afford one either. Good review and I appreciate your effort.

[@user-wk5kg8nl3d]

❤ G7 should be free.all plane's should be free.hope you are well buddy take care and good luck for the future Phil.

[@jeantsaiaviation]

Some diamond aircraft have push to start.

[@Lakshadweeptravel]

Need to see Alison turbo 250 ❤

[@MichaelCarterShow]

Very interesting setup. I would like to review & fly it as well. #salute my gud brotha!!!!!!

[@DTrackful]

5:43 😂 Is there a video for that clip?

[@srttoommaass]

Greetings, I think that a real advance, more than a cosmetic change, would be: retractable gear, radar, turboprop engine. This is the same version with aesthetic changes.

[@LowandFast357]

Lol. That would be a completely different airplane. AKA Meridian, TBM, PC12, etc.

[@JavaT6437]

@@LowandFast357 what's your airplane?

[@LowandFast357]

@@JavaT6437 I don't own an airplane.

[@misham6547]

I would be against retractable; ads way to much for maintenance and stuff to fail and keep track of, radar isn't needed with ADSB and Sirius XM, the main problem and I will agree that the IO-550 engine is bad for a plane worth $1mill. Cirrus, Piper and Cessna are scams to buy new, they are not worth their asking price

[@KF99]

I’m sure modern turbocharged diesel would be even better than turboprop.

[@chriscadman6379]

Mr Mojo Grip, any thoughts on Airdrome aeroplanes?

[@abuzerkadayf8496]

What a good english 👏

[@MichaelGolpe]

13:43 That Piper you showed was hot 🥵! M350?! Sign me up! ✍️

[@gmjacobs24]

For coffee, I see a few people have recommended James Hoffman. Absolutely recommend his channel. Also recommend Morgan Drinks Coffee and Emilee Bryant. You probably already know this, but the basics that I try to do (I am no expert so hefty grain of salt) keep weight the same if you can, and if it’s acidic it is under extracted(not a long enough shot or the grind is too coarse ) and if it tastes burnt it’s over extracted (needs a longer pull or a finer grind).

[@Mainbusfail]

I thought your TBM was much more expensive than the Cirrus. Or at least in the same ballpark. Id be completely happy for the rest of my life with a plane like yours.

[@heavyizthacrown-5842]

Cirrus also missed an opportunity to make an “entry-level” more inexpensive model, an aircraft with CAPS, the cool sidestick but with fewer features than the G series.

[@paidtourist6563]

Pretty sure Diamond has had push-button start in their single pistons for a while

[@onethousandtwonortheast8848]

Does the the G7 have the same wing as before it and is the side sticks still spring loaded?

[@MichaelGolpe]

11:38 🤪 $1.3MM, Mike?! 😛😂

[@florincurelaru]

You should see the DA50

[@khaledShar]

for the same price you can get a twin engine DA42

[@RealBobStovall]

For that kind of money you can buy a Lancair Evolution and have that pressurized cabin, over 1000 mile range at 350+ kts. Yes, It will be Experimental but, as the owner/builder of your own Experimental airplane you know that is not, in any way, a negative. It is a net positive since you can do all of your own maintenance, just for starters.

[@doogen]

I have nothing against cirrus, they are good at what they are good at which is selling a whole package. That being said I wonder what is preventing something like an Evolution from getting the same treatment. Could you imagine the Cirrus network and pipeline coupled to that airframe? That is pretty much where we need to be going on the high end 4 place, and it already exists.

[@backcountyrpilot]

Please list the specs, such as Cruise Speed, Stall Speed, Useful Load, etc. Especially, Useful Load.

[@plusplusplusplusp]

As a non-pilot, I just know the SR22 as the Google Earth flight simulator plane

[@leecoleman822]

Blessings '24 Piper Archer TX (5) / LX (5) OR 10 Cessna Skyhawks. .. ... Question : in your opinion ; when training ; what would you say is the more important skill to new people , (1.) range or (2.) altitude. I know that's a G.E. - P.W. personal preference answer. MOJO ,help kept me believe in the Dream. Thank you and Blessings 🇺🇸 Hallelujah

[@gibscot2]

I wonder if the Diamond A50 is a better aircraft.

[@TheShays]

I flew the SR for 100 hours before buying and ended up not buying. I ended up building an RV10 for 40% of the price 1/3th maintenance cost for 80% perofmance of at 22T. I don't regret it one bit, cheapest way to own a 4 seater that moves at 160K+

[@backcountyrpilot]

If only Cirrus would scrap the Continental IO550 and install a Lycoming IO540, I’d be a buyer.

[@bensunnyhome1037]

Hm, I have a Cirrus with Continental and i don't want to have a Lycoming. The conti running LOP is so much more effective. And if you lean it right you will have no problem. I have more than 1300h with it now.

[@user-qb8tb6lz5b]

makes no sense - I have flown both, several thousand hours - my 540 shot the crank in my malibu - 540 has killed a bunch of Malibu drivers - I love my 550

[@linaresmta]

I think is a great airplane. Is just like the Z06 corvette I cannot afford, lol

[@viorelbargan4183]

In my opinion that Piper M350 should be the best single engine airplane, it's more comfortable, 6 people....

[@NotthesingerChrisMartin]

I’d love a solution that is less expensive. I keep getting drawn to the Sling TSI with the new 916. I keep looking for reviews of the new engine. Do you think there is another option?

[@TecnamTwin]

Try the RV-10. It's awesome!

[@michaelspunich7273]

Why refer someone to a company that is bankrupt? @@TecnamTwin

[@tianxia7205]

how much for the sr20?

[@stephenjanusz2684]

My ‘56 Tri Pacer has a push to start button 😅

[@trigger8152]

They need to have a diesel option. I’m looking at a diamond strictly because I can run jet as opposed to AV Gas

[@DonnieDarko727]

Needs to be a G8 GTP

[@romeobravo5084]

The Piper M350 was a better choice for me. Power and performance are about the same,. Pricing is similar, but the 350 is PRESSURIZED and seats 6. O2 is easier for the dogs and I want to use this airplane to transition, in the future, to the 600SLS. Piper has a program for that.

[@bonecc4061]

What do you do for a living that you could afford it?

[@Airplanefish]

It's just an SR with the Vision Jet interior and Jet Avionics.

[@khalidsabti9281]

Thank Mike for this great review.... This plane is one of my top listed ones...however I am leaning more toward the Diamond DA62. Which I believe is a better choice for me...what is your thought about it.... I have to decide in next month or so... I will be getting my PPL in next few months...just as a new pilot... Dr. Khalid

[@johnsteichen5239]

Dr. Khalid…. Please be careful.. I also am a Dr. But I have approx 4000 hrs over the last 50 yrs of flying. Build up your experience starting with something simpler. Too much airplane can kill you in your early flying days. work your way through your instrument ticket and several hundred hours of experience. Back in my early days, the Bonanza was considered the Doctor Killer for a reason. God bless and gain your experience carefully.

[@TecnamTwin]

A nice LSA could be a good option, and I agree with John. Please don't buy too much airplane too soon. The recent aviatrix KZbinr crash death is an example of buying too much airplane for the pilot. Hone your skills in something easy and forgiving.

[@markadams7328]

No FADEC - A HUGE MISTAKE

[@kenthanna]

I'm not a pilot, but man a left hand joystick would be tough.

[@AC-jk8wq]

When YOU become a pilot… You won’t ever notice what hand you are flying with… With a traditional yoke, you will be flying with your left hand while your right hand is operating all the other controls for engine, gear, and flaps… You can always fly from the right seat…. Most flight instructors are doing that every day… No big deal… You can do it!

[@johnqdoe]

Multiple, excellent, used aircraft can be had for $1.3M that are just as capable, more capable, and cooler. Shoot if you can afford the fuel get an F90 for $1.3M ;P

[@rotaryperfection]

Garmen needs to link up with Microsoft and use their 3d Data from MS Flight Sim. The whole planet is in the sim so use it.

[@KuschallRacing]

compared to the dimonds ?

[@williamkennedy2069]

Should have had electronic fuel injection, electronic ignition, pressurized cabin

[@CanadianGrenadian]

Cater

[@br4nd0nh347]

3:30 You are pointing to the wrong spot.

[@beatricetoussefortchips9236]

address of the manufacturer's website you're advertising, just like all the others? Why don't you ever indicate these

[@edsonroadmoto]

Do you prefer the Cirrus over the Diamonds? Why or why?

[@orion789]

You didnt outline competition at that price level

[@hedonzx822]

1 million and more….🥶🥶🥶 You’ll find much cheaper alternatives and buy avgas for many many years with the money you save 😇

[@RealOrangenectar]

Lot of money

[@you-are-not-allowed]

I'd buy that plane if I had enough money.

[@bonecc4061]

Those of you that could afford a plane like that. What do you all do for a living? I work In a factory and I dream of flying jets like this. But I can’t even afford the pilot school.

[@marcussakurai5861]

Cirrus is Apple from the airplane market

[@ellomirza]

Perhaps I’m being too pedantic but a single piston and a piston single mean two very different things.

[@MikeyM1422]

Looks nice but not worth the money. Not pressurized! As you pointed out, I can you pressurized turbo props for less..

[@toddfather1971]

Too bad the mfd/pfd couldn't be lowered a couple/few inches

[@musashi4856]

What a beautiful aircraft but at $1.3 million plus incidentals ...

[@outshimed]

Nice looking plane, but for that money I'd expect more. It seems like they could push the price way down and shoot for efficiency vs everything being premium and make a much more affordable package based on the model, which I'd have to assume would sell better. Maybe they're just not interested in selling affordable planes?

[@ericc8790]

Why would they? They’ve sold more GA aircraft than any other company for the last 15 years and sold them for twice the price. They would literally have to double their unit sales or more if they drove down their prices.

[@SuperBuzz71]

More reason for folks to fly with their head in the cockpit VFR.

[@fdtank81]

With tax depreciation phasing out they will not be able to continue increasing prices this way

[@howdy3423]

why do you keep saying single piston? You mean single engine? or single prop?

[@misham6547]

He means single prop + piston engine

[@keving1774]

$634k to $1M

[@seanevans6901]

you lost me at the price........lol! this is crazy

[@BH195829]

It’s crazy how exoplanets are … if Tesla decided to build planes (will never happen) this plane would be $90,000 not $1 million. 🤔

[@mirekslechta7161]

It could explode in your hangar than...

[@SuperTrb0]

For a million dollars I’m getting a lot more airplane than a supped up 182.

[@oldtimer2192]

Anti icing is not standard? Holy shizahowsen! Doesn’t this affect SEVERELY the altitudes and geographical locations one can even fly this beast into? BTW I have a 2.5 metre wingspan 10 channel rc model of this aircraft, which will happily do up to 200 KM/h with strobe lights and all and thank the gods it doesn’t need anti icing! Why is anti icing not fitted as standard? Far canal! 🧐🧐

[@cessna177flyer3]

The anti-icing system on the Cirrus (and most GA airplanes) is used to safely get OUT of icing if you accidentally encounter it. The anti-icing systems in these aircraft are not robust enough to handle anything more than light icing and most (smart) pilots will try to avoid all icing, even if equipped with anti-ice. Plus, these systems are expensive to install, require maintenance, involve nasty de-ice fluid, and add weight to the airplane, reducing your useful load.