![]() Cirrus made some tweaks (starting with the G2 model) by ditching the boundary layer energizers (BLEs) that were intended to create a turbulent airflow over the wing so the flow doesn’t separate before hitting the ailerons. These later Vision Jets handle a bit better than the originals. Notice the auto throttle mode controls, on and around the thrust lever The ailerons and wing flaps are aluminum and all of the control system components including the aileron push rods and flap torque tubes are routed along the rear side of the aft spar. The high aspect ratio carbon fiber wing structure houses the fuel bays (one in each wing) between the two spars, and each tank holds 148 usable gallons of Jet-A. The carbon fiber structure below the engine is covered by a titanium firewall. The forward part up to the aft cabin bulkhead station is fabricated separately and assembled in a fixture, as is the tailcone. And it’s a Cirrus to the core, with a fuselage structure constructed primarily of carbon fiber. AIRFRAME AND SYSTEMS The Williams FJ33-5A engine, has dual-channel FADEC (full authority digital engine control), sits atop of the airframe just aft of the passenger cabin and has a dry weight of 308 pounds.Īside from the markings, you’ll have to look closely at the G2+ to notice much difference from the original airplane. In real-world ops, the FMS is likely the most common mode because it follows the active flight plan, setting the precise speeds for all phases of flight. Aside from Manual mode, the autothrottle interfaces with the Garmin G3000 Perspective+ system’s FMS via a mode selector button. There’s deep integration with the avionics. You can bypass the autothrottle, of course, and it’s activated with a button to the left of the thrust lever, and a thumb wheel is used to dial in the speed you want the autothrottle to maintain. It really makes the airplane easier to fly-and it was easy to fly even before the autothrottle. In my estimation, the autothrottle is perhaps one of the most impressive (except for the Safe Return) and workload-reducing additions to the jet. When Cirrus tweaked the Vision Jet back in 2019, a major system included Garmin’s autothrottle, which plays an integral role with the Safe Return emergency landing system. ![]() The engine, which has dual-channel FADEC or full authority digital engine control, has a 4000-hour TBO. Go slower (240 knots) and you can realistically stretch it 1200 nautical miles. It’ll do 300 knots true and cruise for 1000 nautical miles. Dispatch reliability has been good and while the little single-engine personal jet isn’t a speed demon among most new twin jets, it’s no slouch, either. So far it’s been working quite well in the Cirrus. The -5A engine (certified in June 2016 the original FJ33 was certified in 2004) was designed for light jets in the 5000- to 9000-pound GTOW class. I recently caught up with Cirrus’ Matt Bergwall on a blazing hot summer day in New England for a flight demo.Īs it has been since day one, the G2+ Vision Jet is powered by a Williams International FJ33-5A turbofan that produces 1846 pounds of thrust. ![]() ![]() In 2019, the G2 model came along, equipped with RVSM and a 31,000-foot operating ceiling, a quieter passenger cabin, plus the Garmin Perspective+ avionics suite with Safe Return-a version of Garmin’s emergency Autoland.įor 2021, Cirrus brings the G2+ Vision Jet, with a boost in takeoff power and airliner-caliber cabin Wi-Fi from Gogo. It’s tough to believe, but the company has populated the market with close to 300 Vision Jets since earning the type certificate back in 2016. The flight trial begins on page 4.Ĭirrus Aircraft has never been one to let its product line go stale and like its SR piston line, has been making incremental improvements and tweaks to its SF-50 single-engine jet. To keep the cabin dwellers happy, Cirrus is offering a Gogo Wi-Fi system. In some cases it makes up to 20 Percent more takeoff thrust thanks to an update to the FADEC system that's on the Williams FJ33 engine, without any pilot interaction. Cirrus is known for making regular improvements and tweaks to its model line, and the latest upgrade for the SF-50 Vision comes in the way of more takeoff thrust. ![]() On The Cover: That's the 2021 Cirrus Vision Jet G2+. With a Cirrus CAPS whole-airplane parachute, Garmin's emergency Autoland (called Cirrus Safe Return), auto throttle and now more takeoff and climb performance, the G2+ is arguably one of the safest GA singles ![]()
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